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Bederson Family History

Bederson 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: Pederson, Anderson, Enderson, Peterson, Reierson, Beeson, Henderson

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Where is the Bederson family from?

You can see how Bederson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bederson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bederson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Bederson families living in Perthshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bederson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bederson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bederson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bederson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bederson. 34% of Bederson men worked as a Farmer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Bederson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Bederson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bederson 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Bederson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bederson. For the veterans among your Bederson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bederson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Bederson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bederson in 1965 was 70, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bederson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bederson 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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