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Beardsey Family History

Beardsey 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, Bardsley, Bearden, Birdsey, Eardley, Bearse, Boardley

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Where is the Beardsey family from?

You can see how Beardsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardsey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Beardsey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Beardsey families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Beardsey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beardsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beardsey 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 Beardsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beardsey. 100% of Beardsey men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Beardsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardsey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Beardsey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Beardsey. For the veterans among your Beardsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beardsey

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