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Beachey Family History

Beachey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beechy. Variant of Peachey 1 a surname of Swiss German origin. Compare Beachy.

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


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Where is the Beachey family from?

You can see how Beachey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beachey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beachey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Beachey families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beachey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beachey families in 1911.
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What did your Beachey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Factory were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beachey. 100% of Beachey men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Beachey women worked as a Factory.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

What Beachey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beachey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beachey 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Beachey. 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 150 military records available for the last name Beachey. For the veterans among your Beachey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beachey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beachey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beachey in 1966 was 90, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beachey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beachey 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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