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Bedont Family History

Bedont Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dedon, Badon, Bebout, Bendon, Bedoya, Befort, Pedone, Lemont, Tedone

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Where is the Bedont family from?

You can see how Bedont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedont family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedont families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bedont family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bedont's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bedont families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedont surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bedont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedont. 50% of Bedont men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bedont family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Bedont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedont census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Bedont. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Bedont. For the veterans among your Bedont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedont lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bedont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bedont in 1963 was 56, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedont ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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