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Bedell Family History

Bedell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beadle. Americanized form of German (of French origin) Bedel.

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


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Where is the Bedell family from?

You can see how Bedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Bedell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bedell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bedell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedell 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 Bedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Porter ladies Manltes and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bedell. 100% of Bedell men worked as a Porter ladies Manltes and 76% of Bedell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Porter ladies Manltes
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • House Keeper
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Bedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Bedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedell 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bedell. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Bedell. For the veterans among your Bedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bedell in 1950 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedell 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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