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Beardsely Family History

Beardsely 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, Bardwell, Bardsley, Beardall, Bearden, Beadnell, Birdsey

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Where is the Beardsely family from?

You can see how Beardsely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardsely family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Beardsely families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Beardsely's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Beardsely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beardsely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beardsely ancestors do for a living?

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

What Beardsely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Beardsely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardsely 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 immigration records available for the last name Beardsely. 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 13 military records available for the last name Beardsely. For the veterans among your Beardsely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardsely lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Beardsely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beardsely in 1993 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beardsely 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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