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Origins of the Beddows surname

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Where do most Beddowses live?

In 1921, most Beddowses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Beddowses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,620 records for the Beddows surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Beddowses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beddows first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Beddowses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Beddowses in 1921
Domestic Servant

17

Charwoman

15

Cotton Weaver

14

Dressmaker

14

General Servant Domestic

11

Common Male occupations for Beddowses in 1921
Coal Miner

23

General Labourer

22

Joiner

16

Boatman

14

Bricklayer

13

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