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Bedus Family History

Bedus 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: Redus, Beus, Bemus, Begue, Beets, Brus, Reus, Bedi, Jesus, Bonus

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Where is the Bedus family from?

You can see how Bedus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bedus families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bedus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bedus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedus 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 Bedus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedus. 100% of Bedus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Bedus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Bedus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedus 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bedus. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bedus. For the veterans among your Bedus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bedus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bedus in 1965 was 45, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedus 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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