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Bedders Family History

Bedders 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: Medders, Badders, Fedders, Bender, Redder, Beers, Fedder, Pedder

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Where is the Bedders family from?

You can see how Bedders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bedders families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bedders family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bedders's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bedders families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Bedders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedders 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bedders. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bedders. For the veterans among your Bedders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedders lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Bedders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bedders in 1975 was 71, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedders 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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