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Beddis Family History

Beddis Surname Meaning

see Beddows.

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


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Where is the Beddis family from?

You can see how Beddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beddis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beddis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Beddis families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Beddis's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Beddis families in 1891.
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What did your Beddis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beddis. 29% of Beddis men worked as a Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker) and 75% of Beddis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beddis were Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker)
    29%
  • Wood Machinist And Coachbuilder heavy Worker
    15%
  • Colliery Hewer
    15%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beddis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beddis 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Beddis. 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 158 military records available for the last name Beddis. For the veterans among your Beddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beddis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Beddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beddis in 1964 was 77, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beddis 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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