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Bedea Family History

Bedea 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: Bedel, Beyea, Beder, Beer, Boda, Buda, Eden, Boden, Reder, Beger

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Where is the Bedea family from?

You can see how Bedea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bedea families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedea's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bedea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bedea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedea. 100% of Bedea 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Bedea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedea 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bedea. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bedea. For the veterans among your Bedea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedea lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bedea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bedea in 1960 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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