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Beiley Family History

Beiley 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: Bailey, Berley, Begley, Bewley, Beiler, Betley, Beeley, Bexley

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Where is the Beiley family from?

You can see how Beiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beiley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Beiley family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beiley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Beiley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beiley 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 Beiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beiley. 100% of Beiley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beiley 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Beiley. 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 Beiley. For the veterans among your Beiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beiley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Beiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Beiley in 1956 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beiley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beiley 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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