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Beetley Family History

Beetley 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: Bentley, Betley, Beeley, Beezley, Beesley, Beatley, Seeley, Berley

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Where is the Beetley family from?

You can see how Beetley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beetley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beetley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Beetley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Beetley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Beetley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beetley 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 Beetley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Gardner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beetley. 50% of Beetley men worked as a Truck Gardner and 100% of Beetley women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Gardner
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Beetley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beetley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beetley 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Beetley. 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 169 military records available for the last name Beetley. For the veterans among your Beetley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beetley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Beetley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Beetley in 1964 was 51, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beetley 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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