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Origins of the Bedingfield surname

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About the Bedingfields

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Where do most Bedingfields live?

In 1921, most Bedingfields lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Bedingfields

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We have 2,660 records for the Bedingfield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bedingfields most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bedingfield first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bedingfields

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

Common Female occupations for Bedingfields in 1921
Dressmaker

20

General Servant Domestic

13

Living On Own Means

11

Laundress

8

Farmer

7

Common Male occupations for Bedingfields in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

19

Shipwright

18

Farm Labourer

15

Plasterer

14

Gentleman

10

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