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Beerley Family History

Beerley Name 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: Berley, Beverley, Beeley, Byerley, Beezley, Beesley, Bierley, Barley

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Where is the Beerley family from?

You can see how Beerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beerley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beerley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Beerley families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beerley's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Beerley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beerley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beerley. 100% of Beerley 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Beerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beerley 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Beerley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Beerley. For the veterans among your Beerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beerley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Beerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Beerley in 1968 was 45, and 47 in 2001.

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