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Beedleston Family History

Beedleston 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: Eggleston, Huddleston, Eccleston, Pendleton, Duddleston, Belliston

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Where is the Beedleston family from?

You can see how Beedleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beedleston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Beedleston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Beedleston families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beedleston's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Beedleston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Beedleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beedleston 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Beedleston. 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 11 military records available for the last name Beedleston. For the veterans among your Beedleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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