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Bearce Family History

Bearce Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Pierce. Compare Bearse.

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


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Where is the Bearce family from?

You can see how Bearce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bearce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Bearce families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bearce's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bearce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bearce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bearce. 100% of Bearce 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Bearce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearce 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Bearce. 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 Bearce. For the veterans among your Bearce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearce lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bearce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bearce in 1957 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearce 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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