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Beardshall Family History

Beardshall Surname Meaning

see Beardsall.

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


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Where is the Beardshall family from?

You can see how Beardshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardshall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beardshall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 110 Beardshall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Beardshall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beardshall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beardshall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beardshall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beardshall. 34% of Beardshall men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 89% of Beardshall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beardshall were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    34%
  • Insurance Agent
    23%
  • Gents Hairdresser
    23%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beardshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardshall 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Beardshall. 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 116 military records available for the last name Beardshall. For the veterans among your Beardshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardshall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Beardshall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beardshall in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2001.

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