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Beell Family History

Beell 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: Bell, Beel, Bedell, Buell, Beall, Boell, Brill, Beer, Beal, Peel

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Where is the Beell family from?

You can see how Beell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Beell families living in Norfolk. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Beell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beell 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 Beell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Beell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Beell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beell 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Beell. 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 113 military records available for the last name Beell. For the veterans among your Beell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Beell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Beell in 1963 was 53, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beell 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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