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Bedden Family History

Bedden Surname Meaning

see Beeden.

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


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Where is the Bedden family from?

You can see how Bedden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bedden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Bedden families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bedden's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Bedden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedden 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 Bedden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bedden. 91% of Bedden 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bedden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedden 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Bedden. 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 82 military records available for the last name Bedden. For the veterans among your Bedden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedden lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bedden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bedden in 1970 was 88, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedden 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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