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Beidell Family History

Beidell 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: Bendell, Bedell, Seidell, Bridwell, Reddell, Bodell, Reidel, Bedel

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Where is the Beidell family from?

You can see how Beidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beidell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beidell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Beidell families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Beidell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Beidell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beidell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Beidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beidell 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Beidell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Beidell. For the veterans among your Beidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beidell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Beidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beidell in 1966 was 66, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beidell 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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