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Beesley Name Meaning

English: variant of Beasley .

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


Similar surnames: Beezley, Besley, Beazley, Beedle, Beese, Byerley, Peasley, Keeley

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Where is the Beesley family from?

You can see how Beesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beesley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beesley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Beesley families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Beesley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beesley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beesley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beesley. 60% of Beesley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Beesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beesley 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Beesley. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Beesley. For the veterans among your Beesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beesley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Beesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beesley in 1953 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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