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Beattey Family History

Beattey 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: Beatty, Battey, Beatley, Bentley, Bratten, Better, Blatter, Heatley

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Where is the Beattey family from?

You can see how Beattey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beattey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beattey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Beattey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beattey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Beattey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beattey 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 Beattey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beattey. 32% of Beattey men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Beattey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beattey were Proprietor and 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Beattey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beattey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beattey 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Beattey. 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 172 military records available for the last name Beattey. For the veterans among your Beattey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beattey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Beattey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beattey in 1967 was 86, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beattey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beattey 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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