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Bedtka Family History

Bedtka 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: Betka, Belka, Berka, Berta, Bedoya, Betke, Pestka, Bertha, Hedtke

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Where is the Bedtka family from?

You can see how Bedtka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedtka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bedtka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedtka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bedtka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedtka 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 49 census records available for the last name Bedtka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedtka 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 Bedtka. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bedtka. For the veterans among your Bedtka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedtka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bedtka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bedtka in 1965 was 77, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedtka 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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