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Bedis Family History

Bedis 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: Bedi, Benis, Bevis, Bemis, Reis, Lewis, Boris, Melis, Meis, Beets

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Where is the Bedis family from?

You can see how Bedis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bedis families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedis's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Bedis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedis 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 Bedis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedis. 100% of Bedis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bedis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Bedis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedis 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bedis. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bedis. For the veterans among your Bedis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bedis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bedis in 1963 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedis 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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