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Beerling Family History

Beerling Surname Meaning

from Birling (Kent) itself from Old English *Bærlingas ‘people named after a man named *Bærla’.

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


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Where is the Beerling family from?

You can see how Beerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beerling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beerling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Beerling families living in Kent. This was about 85% of all the recorded Beerling's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Beerling families in 1891.
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What did your Beerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beerling. 50% of Beerling men worked as a Gardener and 85% of Beerling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beerling were General Farm Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • General Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

What Beerling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beerling 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Beerling. 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 126 military records available for the last name Beerling. For the veterans among your Beerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beerling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beerling in 1964 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beerling 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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