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Beathley Family History

Beathley 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: Beachley, Beatley, Keathley, Bentley, Blatchley, Heatley, Beighley

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Where is the Beathley family from?

You can see how Beathley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beathley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beathley families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Beathley families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beathley's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Beathley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beathley 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 Beathley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beathley. 100% of Beathley men worked as a Farm Helper and 100% of Beathley women worked as a Farm Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%

What Beathley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Beathley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beathley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Beathley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Beathley. For the veterans among your Beathley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beathley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Beathley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Beathley in 1974 was 83, and 66 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beathley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beathley 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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