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Bedman Family History

Bedman 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: Berman, Bodman, Beeman, Belman, Edman, Wedman, Badman, Beman, Budman

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Where is the Bedman family from?

You can see how Bedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Bedman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bedman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedman. 50% of Bedman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Owner
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedman 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Bedman. 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 94 military records available for the last name Bedman. For the veterans among your Bedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bedman in 1971 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

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