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Bedlum Family History

Bedlum 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: Blum, Beckum, Begum, Bellm, Bergum, Belgum, Belue, Ludlum, Kellum

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Where is the Bedlum family from?

You can see how Bedlum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedlum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedlum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bedlum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedlum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bedlum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedlum 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 20 census records available for the last name Bedlum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedlum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bedlum. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bedlum. For the veterans among your Bedlum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedlum lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Bedlum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bedlum in 1981 was 73, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedlum 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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