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Beardson Family History

Beardson 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: Pearson, Bearden, Bardon, Bernson, Beason, Berkson, Searson, Berson

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Where is the Beardson family from?

You can see how Beardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beardson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Beardson families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beardson's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Beardson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Beardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Beardson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Beardson. For the veterans among your Beardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Beardson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beardson in 1971 was 69, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beardson 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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