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Beddshaw Family History

Beddshaw Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bradshaw, Redshaw, Belshaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Bagshaw

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Where is the Beddshaw family from?

You can see how Beddshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beddshaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Beddshaw families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beddshaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beddshaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Beddshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beddshaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beddshaw. 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 Beddshaw. For the veterans among your Beddshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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