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Beilby Family History

Beilby Surname Meaning

English (East Yorkshire): variant of Bielby.

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


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Where is the Beilby family from?

You can see how Beilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beilby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beilby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 240 Beilby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Beilby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beilby families in 1891.
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What did your Beilby 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 Beilby. 18% of Beilby men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Beilby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beilby were Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer Retired
    12%
  • Railway Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Beilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beilby 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Beilby. 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 615 military records available for the last name Beilby. For the veterans among your Beilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beilby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Beilby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beilby in 1960 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beilby 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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