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Beachley Family History

Beachley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name apparently from Beckley in Sussex which is no doubt also one of the sources of the surname Beckley. Beckley is named with the Old English personal name Becca + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

The development of [k] to [tʃ] is seen in some of the early forms of the placename. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Variant of Beeghly or Beighley surnames of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beachley family from?

You can see how Beachley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beachley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beachley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Beachley families living in Herefordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Beachley's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Beachley families in 1891.
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What did your Beachley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beachley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beachley 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Beachley. 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 350 military records available for the last name Beachley. For the veterans among your Beachley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beachley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Beachley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beachley in 1948 was 31, and 87 in 2004.

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