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Bedner Family History

Bedner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bittner (see Buettner).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bedner family from?

You can see how Bedner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bedner families living in Derbyshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bedner's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bedner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedner 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 Bedner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bedner. 26% of Bedner men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Bedner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bedner were Machinist and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bedner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedner 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Bedner. 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 585 military records available for the last name Bedner. For the veterans among your Bedner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bedner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bedner in 1957 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedner 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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