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Beisly Family History

Beisly Surname Meaning

see Beesley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Beisly family from?

You can see how Beisly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beisly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Beisly families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Beisly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beisly families in 1891.
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What did your Beisly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beisly. 88% of Beisly 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
    88%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Beisly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Beisly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisly 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Beisly. 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 44 military records available for the last name Beisly. For the veterans among your Beisly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Beisly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beisly in 1968 was 88, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beisly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisly 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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