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Bedian Family History

Bedian 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: Bean, Berman, Bodman, Budin, Bein, Bodin, Badia, Bedi, Belin, Yerian

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Where is the Bedian family from?

You can see how Bedian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bedian families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bedian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bedian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedian 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 Bedian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedian. 50% of Bedian men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Bedian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Bedian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedian 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Bedian. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bedian. For the veterans among your Bedian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bedian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bedian in 1969 was 83, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedian 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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