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Beechley Family History

Beechley Surname Meaning

see Beachley.

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


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Where is the Beechley family from?

You can see how Beechley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beechley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beechley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beechley family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Beechley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Beechley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beechley 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 Beechley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beechley. 50% of Beechley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Beechley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Beechley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beechley 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Beechley. 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 61 military records available for the last name Beechley. For the veterans among your Beechley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beechley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beechley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beechley in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beechley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beechley 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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