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Beddison Family History

Beddison 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: Biddison, Addison, Benison, Edison, Maddison, Edmison, Widdison

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Where is the Beddison family from?

You can see how Beddison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beddison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Beddison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Beddison families living in Durham. This was about 79% of all the recorded Beddison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Beddison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beddison 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 Beddison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beddison. 100% of Beddison men worked as a Joiner and 75% of Beddison 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Tea Packer
    13%
  • Tin Box Maker
    13%

What Beddison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beddison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beddison 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Beddison. 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 28 military records available for the last name Beddison. For the veterans among your Beddison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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