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Beatley Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): habitational name from Beetley in Norfolk. The first element of this placename is uncertain; it may be Old English bēte ‘beetroot’. The second element is lēah ‘woodland clearing’. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Bentley, Beazley, Heatley, Keatley, Betley, Beasley, Batley, Beagles

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Where is the Beatley family from?

You can see how Beatley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beatley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beatley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Beatley families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Beatley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beatley families in 1891.
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What did your Beatley 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 Beatley. 100% of Beatley men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Beatley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Home Duties
    5%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    3%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Beatley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beatley 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Beatley. 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 613 military records available for the last name Beatley. For the veterans among your Beatley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beatley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beatley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Beatley in 1954 was 29, and 61 in 2004.

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