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Beddoes Family History

Beddoes Surname Meaning

see Beddows.

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


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Where is the Beddoes family from?

You can see how Beddoes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beddoes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beddoes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 205 Beddoes families living in Shropshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Beddoes's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Beddoes families in 1891.
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What did your Beddoes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beddoes. 36% of Beddoes men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Beddoes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beddoes were Farmer (mixed) and Household 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Farmer (mixed)
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Beddoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beddoes 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Beddoes. 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 543 military records available for the last name Beddoes. For the veterans among your Beddoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beddoes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Beddoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Beddoes in 1962 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

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