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Beardell Family History

Beardell 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: Beardall, Bardell, Cardell, Kardell, Bardwell, Barrell, Bearden

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Where is the Beardell family from?

You can see how Beardell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beardell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Beardell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beardell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Beardell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beardell 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 Beardell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beardell. 100% of Beardell men worked as a Butcher.

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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 1921

  • Butcher
    100%

What Beardell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Beardell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardell 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 Beardell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beardell. For the veterans among your Beardell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Beardell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beardell in 1970 was 78, and 83 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beardell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beardell 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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