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Bedair Family History

Bedair 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: Belair, Bear, Budai, Bedi, Bejar, Blair, Bedard, Bednar, Belaire

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Where is the Bedair family from?

You can see how Bedair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedair family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bedair families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bedair families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedair's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bedair families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedair 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 120 census records available for the last name Bedair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedair 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bedair. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bedair. For the veterans among your Bedair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedair lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bedair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bedair in 1965 was 64, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedair 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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