This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bedsworth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bedsworth Family History

Bedsworth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bettesworth a habitational name from Betchworth in Surrey

from the Old English personal name Becci + worth ‘enclosure’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bedsworth family from?

You can see how Bedsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Bedsworth families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bedsworth's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bedsworth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedsworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bedsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bedsworth. 34% of Bedsworth men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bedsworth women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bedsworth were Coowner and Typist.

View Census Data for Bedsworth | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Coowner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Practical Nurse
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Typist
    13%

What Bedsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bedsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedsworth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Bedsworth

Passenger Lists

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Bedsworth. 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.

View all Bedsworth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 368 military records available for the last name Bedsworth. For the veterans among your Bedsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bedsworth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bedsworth family history

Discover More

What is the average Bedsworth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bedsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bedsworth in 1960 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedsworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedsworth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bedsworth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial