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Beetlestone Family History

Beetlestone Surname Meaning

From Biddlestone in Llangarron (Herefs) of uncertain origin but apparently ‘beadle's farm,’ the name has interesting linguistic roots.

It derives from Middle English bidel, meaning ‘beadle,’ which is the term for a minor church official.

The name is further constructed with the genitive case -es, signifying possession, combined with tūn, which translates to ‘farm’ or ‘village.’

Additionally, the name has been influenced by a folk etymological association with the word beetle, adding to its intriguing history.

This intersection of language and culture reflects the complexities of place names and their meanings over time.

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


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You can see how Beetlestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beetlestone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Beetlestone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Beetlestone families living in Staffordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Beetlestone's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Beetlestone families in 1891.
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What did your Beetlestone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beetlestone. 100% of Beetlestone men worked as a Bricklayer and 89% of Beetlestone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • House Duties
    6%

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There are 130 military records available for the last name Beetlestone. For the veterans among your Beetlestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Beetlestone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beetlestone in 1972 was 84, and 44 in 1997.

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