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Beisty Family History

Beisty 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: Best, Geist, Beitz, Beste, Beiser, Bessey, Feist, Beatty, Beito

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Where is the Beisty family from?

You can see how Beisty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beisty families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Beisty family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beisty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beisty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beisty 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 Beisty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beisty. 100% of Beisty men worked as a General Labourer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Beisty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisty 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Beisty. 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 21 military records available for the last name Beisty. For the veterans among your Beisty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Beisty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Beisty in 1966 was 94, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisty 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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