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Beels Family History

Beels Surname Meaning

see Beales.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beels family from?

You can see how Beels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Beels families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Beels's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Beels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beels. 34% of Beels men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Beels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beels were Gardener and Household Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Poultry Farmer
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Dom Domestic Duties Unpa
    5%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beels 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Beels. 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 393 military records available for the last name Beels. For the veterans among your Beels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beels in 1964 was 70, and 94 in 2004.

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