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Bedord Family History

Bedord 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: Bedford, Bedard, Bedore, Bedor, Beard, Record, Ledford, Debord

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Where is the Bedord family from?

You can see how Bedord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedord family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bedord families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bedord's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bedord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedord 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 Bedord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bedord. 34% of Bedord men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bedord women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Bedord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bedord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedord 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bedord. 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 73 military records available for the last name Bedord. For the veterans among your Bedord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedord lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Bedord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bedord in 1946 was 62, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedord 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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