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Bearis Family History

Bearis 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: Baris, Bears, Bearss, Bear, Boris, Beard, Paris, Beamish, Baros

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Where is the Bearis family from?

You can see how Bearis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bearis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bearis families living in Hampshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bearis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bearis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearis 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 Bearis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bearis. 100% of Bearis 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Bearis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearis 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bearis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bearis. For the veterans among your Bearis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearis lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Bearis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bearis in 1992 was 66, and 48 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bearis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearis 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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