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Beigh Family History

Beigh 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: Bergh, Leigh, Bligh, Beich, Beith, Reigh, Bleigh, Berg, Feig, Bench

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Where is the Beigh family from?

You can see how Beigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beigh family living in Dorset. This was about 25% of all the recorded Beigh's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 3 other counties had the highest population of Beigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beigh 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 Beigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duti was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beigh. 100% of Beigh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beigh 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Beigh. 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 209 military records available for the last name Beigh. For the veterans among your Beigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beigh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beigh in 1954 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beigh 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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