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Beston Family History

Beston Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beeston and Beaston.

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


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Where is the Beston family from?

You can see how Beston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Beston families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Beston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beston 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 Beston 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 Beston. 34% of Beston men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Beston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beston were Foundry Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    23%
  • Railway Clerk
    23%
  • Foundry Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Beston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beston 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beston. 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 925 military records available for the last name Beston. For the veterans among your Beston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beston in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beston 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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