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Bedley Family History

Bedley Name 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: Medley, Berley, Begley, Bodley, Pedley, Bewley, Hedley, Betley

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Where is the Bedley family from?

You can see how Bedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 37 Bedley families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Bedley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bedley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedley 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 Bedley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedley. 30% of Bedley 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Bartender
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedley 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Bedley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Bedley. For the veterans among your Bedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bedley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bedley in 1963 was 70, and 75 in 2001.

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