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Bedgood Family History

Bedgood Surname Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Bidgood.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bedgood family from?

You can see how Bedgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedgood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedgood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Bedgood families living in Devon. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bedgood's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bedgood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedgood 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 Bedgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bedgood. 60% of Bedgood men worked as a Coal Hewer H W and 100% of Bedgood 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

  • Coal Hewer H W
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bedgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedgood 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Bedgood. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bedgood. For the veterans among your Bedgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedgood lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bedgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bedgood in 1955 was 57, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedgood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedgood 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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