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Bearby Family History

Bearby 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: Yearby, Barby, Bearb, Beary, Kearby, Bear, Darby, Berry, Beard, Early

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Where is the Bearby family from?

You can see how Bearby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bearby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Bearby families living in Durham. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bearby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bearby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearby 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 Bearby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bearby. 67% of Bearby men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Bearby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearby 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bearby. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bearby. For the veterans among your Bearby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Bearby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bearby in 1966 was 69, and 52 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearby 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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