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Beddor Family History

Beddor 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: Beddow, Beddoe, Bedor, Seddon, Bender, Bedford, Redder, Bendon

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Where is the Beddor family from?

You can see how Beddor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beddor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Beddor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Beddor families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Beddor's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Beddor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beddor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beddor ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Beddor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beddor 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Beddor. 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 20 military records available for the last name Beddor. For the veterans among your Beddor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beddor lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Beddor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beddor in 1979 was 86, and 94 in 1997.

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