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Beddes Family History

Beddes Surname 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: Geddes, Bezdek, Hedden, Blades, Berkes, Bender, Bedel, Budde, Redder

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Where is the Beddes family from?

You can see how Beddes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beddes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beddes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beddes family living in Dorset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beddes's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 2 other counties had the highest population of Beddes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beddes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beddes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beddes. 100% of Beddes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Beddes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beddes 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Beddes. 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 35 military records available for the last name Beddes. For the veterans among your Beddes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beddes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Beddes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Beddes in 1969 was 62, and 38 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beddes 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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