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Beechly Family History

Beechly 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: Beeghly, Beachy, Beachley, Beecher, Baechle, Beecham, Beechler

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Where is the Beechly family from?

You can see how Beechly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beechly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beechly families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there were 2 Beechly families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beechly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beechly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Beechly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beechly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Beechly. 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 36 military records available for the last name Beechly. For the veterans among your Beechly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beechly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Beechly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beechly in 1968 was 87, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beechly 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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