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Bedacht Family History

Bedacht 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: Beach, Beachy, Bracht, Becht, Bach, Brach, Hecht, Bench, Reach, Leach

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Where is the Bedacht family from?

You can see how Bedacht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedacht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedacht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bedacht family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedacht's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bedacht families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedacht 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 151 census records available for the last name Bedacht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedacht 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bedacht. 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 228 military records available for the last name Bedacht. For the veterans among your Bedacht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedacht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bedacht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bedacht in 1962 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedacht 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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