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Bedka Family History

Bedka 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: Belka, Berka, Becka, Budka, Betka, Beck, Boda, Buda, Berke, Seda

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Where is the Bedka family from?

You can see how Bedka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bedka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bedka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bedka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedka 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 Bedka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Oper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedka. 100% of Bedka women worked as a Machine Oper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Oper
    100%

What Bedka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Bedka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bedka. 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 Bedka. For the veterans among your Bedka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bedka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bedka in 1970 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedka 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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