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Beesting Family History

Beesting Surname Meaning

see Beeston.

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


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Where is the Beesting family from?

You can see how Beesting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beesting family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beesting families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Beesting families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Beesting's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beesting families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beesting 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 Beesting ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beesting. 50% of Beesting women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Laundry Hand
    50%

What Beesting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Beesting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beesting 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Beesting. 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 29 military records available for the last name Beesting. For the veterans among your Beesting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beesting lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Beesting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beesting in 1964 was 74, and 98 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beesting 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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