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Beiley Family History

Beiley 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: Bailey, Berley, Begley, Bewley, Beiler, Betley, Beeley, Bexley

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Where is the Beiley family from?

You can see how Beiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beiley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Beiley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Beiley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Beiley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beiley 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 Beiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beiley. 52% of Beiley men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Beiley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beiley were Mechanic and Beautician. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Beautician
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beiley 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Beiley. 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 126 military records available for the last name Beiley. For the veterans among your Beiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beiley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Beiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Beiley in 1956 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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