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Bedrava Family History

Bedrava 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: Pedraza, Belgrave, Bera, Berka, Beran, Berta, Perala, Ferrara, Bedard

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Where is the Bedrava family from?

You can see how Bedrava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedrava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bedrava families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bedrava's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bedrava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedrava surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bedrava ancestors do for a living?

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

What Bedrava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Bedrava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedrava 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bedrava. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bedrava. For the veterans among your Bedrava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedrava lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bedrava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bedrava in 1967 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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