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Bedward Family History

Bedward Surname Meaning

Welsh (Staffordshire and Welsh Marches): from the patronymic ap Edward ‘son of Edward’ (see Edward).

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


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Where is the Bedward family from?

You can see how Bedward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedward family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Bedward families living in Surrey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bedward's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bedward families in 1891.
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What did your Bedward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bedward. 34% of Bedward men worked as a Postman and 79% of Bedward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bedward were Fitters Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Postman
    34%
  • Cowman
    34%
  • Fitters Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bedward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedward 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Bedward. 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 224 military records available for the last name Bedward. For the veterans among your Bedward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedward lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bedward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bedward in 1960 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedward 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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