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Beadell Family History

Beadell Surname Meaning

see Beadle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beadell family from?

You can see how Beadell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beadell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beadell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 90 Beadell families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Beadell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beadell families in 1891.
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What did your Beadell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beadell. 50% of Beadell men worked as a Gardener and 70% of Beadell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beadell were Tailor Master and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Tailor Master
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

What Beadell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Beadell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beadell 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Beadell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 396 military records available for the last name Beadell. For the veterans among your Beadell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beadell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beadell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beadell in 1963 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beadell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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