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Bedells Family History

Bedells Surname Meaning

see Beedles.

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


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Where is the Bedells family from?

You can see how Bedells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedells family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bedells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Bedells families living in Middlesex. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bedells's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bedells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bedells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Surveyor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bedells. 100% of Bedells men worked as a Chartered Surveyor and 78% of Bedells 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

  • Chartered Surveyor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bedells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedells 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Bedells. 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 128 military records available for the last name Bedells. For the veterans among your Bedells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedells lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Bedells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bedells in 1985 was 72, and 41 in 2003.

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