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Beeghly Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Büchele (see Buechele ) or Büchle or perhaps Buechler or Swiss German Büchli (see Buechel ). Compare Beachley Beeghley Beekley and Beighley .

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


Similar surnames: Beighley, Beagle, Beegle, Fegely, Beery, Beagley, Beachley, Beel

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Where is the Beeghly family from?

You can see how Beeghly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeghly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beeghly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Beeghly family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Beeghly's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Beeghly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beeghly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beeghly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beeghly. 24% of Beeghly men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Beeghly women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beeghly were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beeghly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeghly 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Beeghly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 312 military records available for the last name Beeghly. For the veterans among your Beeghly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeghly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beeghly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beeghly in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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