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Beare Family History

Beare Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beer.

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


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Where is the Beare family from?

You can see how Beare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beare families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Beare families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Beare's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beare 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 Beare 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 Beare. 20% of Beare men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Beare women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beare were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Market Gardener
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Beare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Beare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beare 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Beare. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beare. For the veterans among your Beare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beare lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Beare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beare in 1951 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beare 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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