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Beish Family History

Beish 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: Beich, Berish, Neish, Beise, Blish, Bish, Beith, Benish, Reish, Reis

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Where is the Beish family from?

You can see how Beish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Beish families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Beish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beish 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 Beish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beish. 55% of Beish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beish women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Beish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beish 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Beish. 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 107 military records available for the last name Beish. For the veterans among your Beish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Beish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Beish in 1969 was 63, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beish 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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