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Bedl Family History

Bedl 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: Bell, Beal, Bel, Bedi, Bedel, Beil, Berl, Behl, Beel, Beyl

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Where is the Bedl family from?

You can see how Bedl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedl family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Bedl family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedl's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bedl families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Bedl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedl 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bedl. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bedl. For the veterans among your Bedl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedl lifespan?

Average Bedl life expectancy in 1987 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedl 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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