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Beardley Family History

Beardley 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: Beardsley, Eardley, Boardley, Beadle, Barley, Berley, Yardley

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Where is the Beardley family from?

You can see how Beardley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beardley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beardley family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beardley's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Beardley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beardley 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 Beardley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beardley. 100% of Beardley women worked as a Housewife Unpaid.

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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

  • Housewife Unpaid
    100%

What Beardley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Beardley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardley 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Beardley. 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 70 military records available for the last name Beardley. For the veterans among your Beardley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardley lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Beardley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Beardley in 1980 was 77, and 64 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beardley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beardley 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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