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Beedell Family History

Beedell Surname Meaning

see Beadle.

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


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Where is the Beedell family from?

You can see how Beedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beedell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Beedell families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Beedell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beedell families in 1891.
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What did your Beedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beedell. 60% of Beedell men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Beedell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beedell were Coachsmith and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Coachsmith
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Beedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beedell 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Beedell. 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 235 military records available for the last name Beedell. For the veterans among your Beedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beedell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Beedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beedell in 1966 was 83, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beedell 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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