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Beesley Family History

Beesley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beasley.

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


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Where is the Beesley family from?

You can see how Beesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beesley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beesley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 826 Beesley families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beesley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beesley families in 1891.
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What did your Beesley 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 Beesley. 10% of Beesley men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Beesley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beesley were Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Carpenter joiner
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Beesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beesley 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Beesley. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Beesley. For the veterans among your Beesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beesley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Beesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beesley in 1953 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beesley 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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