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Beattes Family History

Beattes 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: Bettes, Bratten, Better, Blatter, Betts, Bettis, Beatty, Blattel

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Where is the Beattes family from?

You can see how Beattes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beattes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Beattes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Beattes family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beattes's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Beattes families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Beattes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beattes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Beattes. 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 36 military records available for the last name Beattes. For the veterans among your Beattes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beattes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Beattes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Beattes in 1974 was 73, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beattes 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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