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Beardsley Name Meaning

English (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire): variant of Bardsley .

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


Similar surnames: Bardsley, Birdsey, Beardall, Beardslee, Bearden, Beasley, Eardley

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Where is the Beardsley family from?

You can see how Beardsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beardsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 612 Beardsley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Beardsley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Beardsley families in 1891.
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What did your Beardsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beardsley. 11% of Beardsley men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Beardsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beardsley were Bricklayer and Housekeeper. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Colliery Hewer
    8%
  • Coal Hewer Heavy Worker
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Beardsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardsley 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Beardsley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Beardsley. For the veterans among your Beardsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardsley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Beardsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beardsley in 1951 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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