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Bedal Family History

Bedal Name 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: Beal, Bedel, Badal, Medal, Bell, Bean, Bear, Real, Boda, Buda

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Where is the Bedal family from?

You can see how Bedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Bedal families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Bedal's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bedal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedal 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 Bedal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedal. 50% of Bedal 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedal 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Bedal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 201 military records available for the last name Bedal. For the veterans among your Bedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bedal in 1964 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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