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Beisley Family History

Beisley Surname Meaning

see Beesley.

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


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Where is the Beisley family from?

You can see how Beisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beisley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Beisley families living in Suffolk. This was about 41% of all the recorded Beisley's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Beisley families in 1891.
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What did your Beisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beisley. 69% of Beisley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Beisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisley 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Beisley. 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 132 military records available for the last name Beisley. For the veterans among your Beisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Beisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Beisley in 1959 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisley 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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