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Beazer Family History

Beazer Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Wiltshire): of Norman origin probably a variant of Belcher in which the diphthong in Middle English Beucher or Beusire has been simplified to produce Be(a)ser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beazer family from?

You can see how Beazer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beazer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beazer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Beazer families living in Wiltshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Beazer's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Beazer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beazer 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 Beazer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beazer. 22% of Beazer men worked as a Motor Engineer and 82% of Beazer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beazer were Collier (hewer) and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Engineer
    22%
  • Gardener
    22%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Collier (hewer)
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beazer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beazer 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Beazer. 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 278 military records available for the last name Beazer. For the veterans among your Beazer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beazer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beazer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beazer in 1957 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beazer 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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