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Bedwer Family History

Bedwer 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: Beder, Bedner, Berner, Beer, Beaver, Berger, Becher, Reder, Bower

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Where is the Bedwer family from?

You can see how Bedwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedwer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bedwer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedwer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bedwer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedwer 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 15 census records available for the last name Bedwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedwer 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 Bedwer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bedwer. For the veterans among your Bedwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedwer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedwer 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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