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Bedke Family History

Bedke 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: Berke, Belke, Beske, Betke, Benke, Budke, Beyke, Beck, Blake, Beadle

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Where is the Bedke family from?

You can see how Bedke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bedke family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bedke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedke 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 Bedke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedke. 86% of Bedke 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
    86%
  • Carpenter
    15%

What Bedke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Bedke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedke 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bedke. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bedke. For the veterans among your Bedke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bedke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bedke in 1964 was 77, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedke 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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