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Beastall Family History

Beastall Surname Meaning

The variant of Bairstow indicates a linguistic evolution. The loss of -r- in the consonant cluster is already apparent in Radulfus de Baystow 1381 in Poll Tax (Darley Derbys), where the name is still found in the 17th century.

Comparisons can be drawn with Gaston for Garston, showcasing how the alteration in consonant clusters marks a significant shift over time.

Additionally, the substitution of -stall for -stow reflects another layer of transformation within the name. This is paralleled in Bearstall for Bairstow.

Notably, this substitution has been documented by Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames, highlighting the significance within surname studies.

Such changes illustrate the rich tapestry of linguistic history, portraying how names evolve according to social and linguistic trends.

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


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Where is the Beastall family from?

You can see how Beastall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beastall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beastall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Beastall families living in Derbyshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Beastall's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Beastall families in 1891.
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What did your Beastall 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 Beastall. 25% of Beastall men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 89% of Beastall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beastall were Boiler Fireman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    25%
  • Coal Miner Hewer Underground
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Boiler Fireman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 140 immigration records available for the last name Beastall. 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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There are 172 military records available for the last name Beastall. For the veterans among your Beastall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beastall lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Beastall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beastall in 1957 was 46, and 82 in 1999.

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