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Beakell Family History

Beakell 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: Teakell, Blakely, Beadnell, Brakel, Beckel, Bendell, Bedell, Bickell

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Where is the Beakell family from?

You can see how Beakell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beakell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Beakell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Beakell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beakell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beakell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Beakell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beakell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Beakell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beakell. For the veterans among your Beakell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beakell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beakell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beakell

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