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Bedaw Family History

Bedaw 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: Besaw, Bean, Bear, Beal, Boda, Buda, Daw, Seda, Budai, Beam

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Where is the Bedaw family from?

You can see how Bedaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Bedaw families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bedaw's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bedaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedaw 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 165 census records available for the last name Bedaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedaw 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bedaw. 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 80 military records available for the last name Bedaw. For the veterans among your Bedaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedaw lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Bedaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bedaw in 1976 was 56, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedaw 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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