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Beden Family History

Beden 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: Eden, Boden, Been, Bedel, Breden, Belen, Belden, Peden, Beder, Baden

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Where is the Beden family from?

You can see how Beden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Beden families living in Derbyshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Beden's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Beden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beden 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 Beden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beden. 25% of Beden men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Beden women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beden were Tailor and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Bookeeper
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Beden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beden 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Beden. 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 450 military records available for the last name Beden. For the veterans among your Beden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Beden in 1962 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beden 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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