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Bedker Family History

Bedker 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: Becker, Beeker, Bekker, Betker, Beder, Bedner, Benker, Berner, Baker

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Where is the Bedker family from?

You can see how Bedker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bedker families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bedker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bedker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedker 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 Bedker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bedker. 60% of Bedker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bedker women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bedker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bedker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedker 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Bedker. 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 133 military records available for the last name Bedker. For the veterans among your Bedker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bedker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bedker in 1963 was 91, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedker 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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