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Beidy Family History

Beidy 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: Bendy, Reidy, Beedy, Leidy, Berry, Eid, Body, Bein, Bedi, Reddy

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Where is the Beidy family from?

You can see how Beidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beidy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beidy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Beidy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beidy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beidy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beidy 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 Beidy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beidy. 100% of Beidy men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Beidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beidy 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 Beidy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Beidy. For the veterans among your Beidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beidy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beidy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beidy

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