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Bedlivy Family History

Bedlivy 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: Sedivy, Berlin, Medley, Berley, Bedi, Belin, Begley, Bodley, Belich

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Where is the Bedlivy family from?

You can see how Bedlivy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedlivy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bedlivy family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bedlivy's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Bedlivy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedlivy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bedlivy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teaching was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedlivy. 100% of Bedlivy women worked as a Teaching. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teaching
    100%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Bedlivy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedlivy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bedlivy. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bedlivy. For the veterans among your Bedlivy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedlivy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1973, in the United States, Bedlivy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bedlivy in 1964 was 71, and 78 in 1973.

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