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Bedsaul Family History

Bedsaul Surname Meaning

Variant of Bedsole a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bedsaul family from?

You can see how Bedsaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedsaul family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedsaul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bedsaul family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bedsaul's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bedsaul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedsaul 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 Bedsaul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bedsaul. 36% of Bedsaul men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bedsaul women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bedsaul were Miner and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Bedsaul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bedsaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedsaul 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bedsaul. 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 583 military records available for the last name Bedsaul. For the veterans among your Bedsaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedsaul lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bedsaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bedsaul in 1960 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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