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Bednor Family History

Bednor 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: Bednar, Bedner, Bednorz, Bedor, Berner, Bodner, Benner, Bodnar

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Where is the Bednor family from?

You can see how Bednor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bednor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bednor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bednor families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bednor's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bednor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bednor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bednor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bednor. 59% of Bednor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bednor women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Bednor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bednor 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bednor. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bednor. For the veterans among your Bednor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bednor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bednor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bednor in 1966 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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