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Bearhead Family History

Bearhead 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: Beard, Bankhead, Barham, Nearhood, Barbeau, Redhead, Broadhead

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Where is the Bearhead family from?

You can see how Bearhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearhead family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bearhead families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Bearhead families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bearhead's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bearhead families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Bearhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearhead 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bearhead. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bearhead. For the veterans among your Bearhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearhead lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Bearhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bearhead in 1977 was 57, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearhead 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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