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Bearham Family History

Bearham Surname Meaning

see Barham.

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


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Where is the Bearham family from?

You can see how Bearham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearham family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Bearham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bearham families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bearham's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bearham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearham 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 Bearham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bearham. 67% of Bearham 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
    67%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bearham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearham 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Bearham. 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 79 military records available for the last name Bearham. For the veterans among your Bearham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Bearham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bearham in 1969 was 69, and 58 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bearham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearham 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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