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Beaverhead Family History

Beaverhead 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: Weatherhead, Beaver, Bankhead, Beverley, Cadenhead, Everroad, Beavers

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaverhead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Beaverhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaverhead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beaverhead. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beaverhead. For the veterans among your Beaverhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaverhead lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Beaverhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Beaverhead in 1973 was 69, and 76 in 1975.

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