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Beairs Family History

Beairs Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bears, Peairs, Beaird, Bear, Beard, Sears, Baars, Benis, Beers, Barrs

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Where is the Beairs family from?

You can see how Beairs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beairs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Beairs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Beairs families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beairs's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Beairs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beairs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beairs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beairs. 100% of Beairs 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 59 census records available for the last name Beairs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beairs 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Beairs. 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 10 military records available for the last name Beairs. For the veterans among your Beairs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beairs lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Beairs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beairs in 1977 was 34, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beairs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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