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Bedla Family History

Bedla 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: Bella, Bell, Beal, Boda, Beadle, Buda, Bala, Belle, Bello, Vela

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Where is the Bedla family from?

You can see how Bedla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bedla family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bedla's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bedla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedla 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 22 census records available for the last name Bedla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedla 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bedla. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bedla. For the veterans among your Bedla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedla lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Bedla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bedla in 1975 was 60, and 71 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedla 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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