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Bedarf Family History

Bedarf 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: Bedard, Bear, Beard, Bejar, Cedars, Bodart, Bednar, Bears, Bearb

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Where is the Bedarf family from?

You can see how Bedarf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedarf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedarf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bedarf families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedarf's in USA. California had the highest population of Bedarf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedarf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bedarf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bedarf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Bedarf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedarf 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Bedarf. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bedarf. For the veterans among your Bedarf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedarf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bedarf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bedarf in 1966 was 76, and 97 in 2004.

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