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Beighlea Family History

Beighlea 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: Beighley, Beighle, Keighley, Beichler, Beagle, Biehle, Begley

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Where is the Beighlea family from?

You can see how Beighlea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beighlea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beighlea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Beighlea families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beighlea's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beighlea families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Beighlea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beighlea 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beighlea. 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 military records available for the last name Beighlea. For the veterans among your Beighlea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beighlea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Beighlea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Beighlea in 1964 was 90, and 73 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beighlea 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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