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Beighey Family History

Beighey 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: Beighley, Begley, Keighley, Keigher, Beeghly, Bergey, Beagley

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Where is the Beighey family from?

You can see how Beighey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beighey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beighey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Beighey families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Beighey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beighey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beighey 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 Beighey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beighey. 60% of Beighey men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Beighey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Beighey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beighey 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Beighey. 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 162 military records available for the last name Beighey. For the veterans among your Beighey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beighey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beighey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Beighey in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beighey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beighey 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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