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Bedfor Family History

Bedfor 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: Bedford, Bedor, Ledford, Medford, Befort, Bednar, Tedford, Benford

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Where is the Bedfor family from?

You can see how Bedfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedfor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedfor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bedfor families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedfor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bedfor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedfor 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 50 census records available for the last name Bedfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedfor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bedfor. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bedfor. For the veterans among your Bedfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedfor lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Bedfor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bedfor in 1983 was 73, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedfor 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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