Bezdek Family History

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Bezdek Name Meaning

Czech (Bezdek): probably from the adverb bezdeky ‘involuntarily’, ‘unintentionally’, possibly in the sense ‘carefree’, ‘untroubled’. The application as a surname is not clear. There are several place names in the Czech lands formed with this element, and although the surname is not a habitational name in form, it may nevertheless be derived from one of these. Moldanová cites a certain Jan Bezdecký from Bezdecí Hora, recorded in 1576.

Similar surnames: Bezek, Beck, Benes, Bruder, Belden, Bender, Syzdek, Bindel, Bezak

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You can see how Bezdek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bezdek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bezdek families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bezdek families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bezdek's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Bezdek families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bezdek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bezdek Family Occupations

What did your Bezdek ancestors do for a living?

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Works By The Month Jno. Porter
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Bezdek Historical Records

What Bezdek family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bezdek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bezdek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
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Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bezdek. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bezdek. For the veterans among your Bezdek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bezdek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bezdek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Bezdek

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bezdek. 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.

View all Bezdek immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bezdek. For the veterans among your Bezdek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bezdek military records

Bezdek Life Expectancy

What is the average Bezdek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bezdek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bezdek in 1965 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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