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Bewsher Family History

Bewsher Surname Meaning

see Belcher.

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


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Where is the Bewsher family from?

You can see how Bewsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bewsher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Bewsher families living in Cumberland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bewsher's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Bewsher families in 1891.
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What did your Bewsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bewsher. 34% of Bewsher men worked as a Joiner and 75% of Bewsher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bewsher were Grocers Assistant and Private Means.

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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

  • Joiner
    34%
  • Master Grocer
    34%
  • Grocers Assistant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bewsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewsher 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Bewsher. 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 246 military records available for the last name Bewsher. For the veterans among your Bewsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bewsher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bewsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bewsher in 1957 was 44, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bewsher 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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