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Bederka Family History

Bederka 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: Berka, Veverka, Becerra, Peterka, Fedorka, Beder, Beer, Reder, Berke

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Where is the Bederka family from?

You can see how Bederka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bederka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bederka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bederka families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bederka's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bederka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bederka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bederka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bederka. 67% of Bederka men worked as a Shoe Worker and 100% of Bederka women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    67%
  • Coal Loader
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Bederka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Bederka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bederka 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Bederka. 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 111 military records available for the last name Bederka. For the veterans among your Bederka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bederka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Bederka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bederka in 1958 was 47, and 88 in 2002.

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