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Beetson Family History

Beetson Surname Meaning

see Beatson.

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


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Where is the Beetson family from?

You can see how Beetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beetson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beetson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Beetson families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Beetson's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Beetson families in 1891.
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What did your Beetson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beetson. 100% of Beetson men worked as a Motor Engineer and 66% of Beetson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Motor Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Incapacitated
    18%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Tailoress
    9%

What Beetson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beetson 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Beetson. 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 85 military records available for the last name Beetson. For the veterans among your Beetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beetson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Beetson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beetson in 1971 was 82, and 97 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beetson 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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