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Beedy Family History

Beedy Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Beedie itself a variant of Beatty.

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


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Where is the Beedy family from?

You can see how Beedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beedy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Beedy families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Beedy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Beedy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beedy 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 Beedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beedy. 36% of Beedy men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Beedy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beedy were Barber and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • House Work
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Beedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beedy 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Beedy. 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 660 military records available for the last name Beedy. For the veterans among your Beedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beedy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beedy in 1954 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beedy 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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