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Bedsole Family History

Bedsole Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Betzold or of its variant Petzold.

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


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Where is the Bedsole family from?

You can see how Bedsole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedsole family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedsole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bedsole families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bedsole's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Bedsole families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedsole 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 Bedsole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bedsole. 21% of Bedsole men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Bedsole women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bedsole were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Logging
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Spinner
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bedsole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedsole 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bedsole. 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 Bedsole. For the veterans among your Bedsole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedsole lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bedsole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bedsole in 1942 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedsole 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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