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Beadsley Family History

Beadsley Surname Meaning

variant of Bardsley with loss of -r- via forms such as Beardsley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Beadsley family from?

You can see how Beadsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beadsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beadsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Beadsley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Beadsley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beadsley families in 1891.
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What did your Beadsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beadsley. 100% of Beadsley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Beadsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beadsley 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Beadsley. 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 67 military records available for the last name Beadsley. For the veterans among your Beadsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beadsley lifespan?

Average Beadsley life expectancy in 1972 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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