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Beddall Family History

Beddall Surname Meaning

see Beadle.

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


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Where is the Beddall family from?

You can see how Beddall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beddall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Beddall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 124 Beddall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Beddall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Beddall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beddall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beddall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beddall. 18% of Beddall men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Beddall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beddall were Hotel Waiter and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Farmer (assistant) H
    12%
  • House Painter decorator
    12%
  • Hotel Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Beddall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beddall 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Beddall. 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 479 military records available for the last name Beddall. For the veterans among your Beddall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beddall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Beddall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beddall in 1963 was 40, and 80 in 2003.

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