This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Beeching family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Beeching Family History

Beeching Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): topographic name from either Old English bece bæce ‘stream’ or Old English bēce ‘beech’

hence denoting a dweller by a stream or a beech tree.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Beeching family from?

You can see how Beeching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeching family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beeching families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 227 Beeching families living in Kent. This was about 42% of all the recorded Beeching's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Beeching families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beeching surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Beeching ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beeching. 21% of Beeching men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Beeching women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beeching were Student and Retired.

View Census Data for Beeching | Data not to scale

*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

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • Student
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

What Beeching family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Beeching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeching census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Beeching

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beeching. 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.

View all Beeching immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 859 military records available for the last name Beeching. For the veterans among your Beeching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Beeching military records

You've only scratched the surface of Beeching family history

Discover More

What is the average Beeching lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Beeching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Beeching in 1961 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beeching

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beeching 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Beeching family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial