This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bedenbaugh family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bedenbaugh Family History

Bedenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Biedenbach.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bedenbaugh family from?

You can see how Bedenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Bedenbaugh families living in South Carolina. This was about 90% of all the recorded Bedenbaugh's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bedenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedenbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bedenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bedenbaugh. 22% of Bedenbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bedenbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bedenbaugh were Truck Driver and Farmer.

View Census Data for Bedenbaugh | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Spinner
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Bedenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bedenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedenbaugh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bedenbaugh

Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Bedenbaugh. 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.

View all Bedenbaugh immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 887 military records available for the last name Bedenbaugh. For the veterans among your Bedenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bedenbaugh military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bedenbaugh family history

Discover More

What is the average Bedenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bedenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bedenbaugh in 1950 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedenbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedenbaugh 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bedenbaugh family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial