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Beardsell Family History

Beardsell Surname Meaning

see Beardsall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beardsell family from?

You can see how Beardsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beardsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 212 Beardsell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beardsell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beardsell families in 1891.
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What did your Beardsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beardsell. 50% of Beardsell men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Beardsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beardsell were Worsted Weaver and Worsted Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Motor Engineer
    25%
  • Worsted Weaver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Worsted Weaver
    3%

What Beardsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Beardsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardsell 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Beardsell. 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 336 military records available for the last name Beardsell. For the veterans among your Beardsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardsell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Beardsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beardsell in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beardsell 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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