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Beddow Family History

Beddow Surname Meaning

Welsh: from the personal name Bedo a pet form of Mareddud (see Meredith).

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


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Where is the Beddow family from?

You can see how Beddow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beddow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beddow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Beddow families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Beddow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beddow families in 1911.
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What did your Beddow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beddow. 50% of Beddow men worked as a Miner.

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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 1921

  • Miner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Beddow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beddow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beddow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beddow. For the veterans among your Beddow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beddow lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Beddow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beddow in 1949 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beddow 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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