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Bedorf Family History

Bedorf 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: Bedore, Bendorf, Bedor, Bedford, Medoff, Bedard, Oberdorf, Bedoya

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Where is the Bedorf family from?

You can see how Bedorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bedorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bedorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Bedorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedorf 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bedorf. 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 56 military records available for the last name Bedorf. For the veterans among your Bedorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedorf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Bedorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bedorf in 1970 was 70, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedorf 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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