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Beakley Family History

Beakley Surname Meaning

Possibly a variant of Begley.

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


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Where is the Beakley family from?

You can see how Beakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beakley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beakley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Beakley families living in Norfolk. This was about 30% of all the recorded Beakley's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Beakley families in 1891.
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What did your Beakley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beakley. 100% of Beakley 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Beakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beakley 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Beakley. 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 628 military records available for the last name Beakley. For the veterans among your Beakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beakley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Beakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beakley in 1963 was 75, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beakley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beakley 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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