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Beddows Name Meaning

variant of Beddow with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Beddow, Bellows, Widdows, Meadows, Beddoe, Fellows, Seddon, Bellow

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Where is the Beddows family from?

You can see how Beddows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beddows family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beddows families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Beddows families living in Missouri. This was about 21% of all the recorded Beddows's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Beddows families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beddows surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beddows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beddows. 20% of Beddows men worked as an Electrician. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrician
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Attendant
    20%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Beddows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beddows 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Beddows. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 771 military records available for the last name Beddows. For the veterans among your Beddows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beddows lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Beddows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Beddows in 1964 was 59, and 85 in 2001.

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