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Bedor Family History

Bedor Surname Meaning

Variant of Bedore a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Bedor family from?

You can see how Bedor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bedor family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bedor's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bedor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedor 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 Bedor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bedor. 42% of Bedor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bedor women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bedor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bedor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedor 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Bedor. 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 227 military records available for the last name Bedor. For the veterans among your Bedor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedor lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bedor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bedor in 1957 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedor 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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