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Beagley Family History

Beagley Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Beaglaoich see Begley. English: perhaps a variant of Bigley.

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


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Where is the Beagley family from?

You can see how Beagley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beagley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beagley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 37 Beagley families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 59% of all the recorded Beagley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Beagley families in 1911.
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What did your Beagley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Contractor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beagley. 100% of Beagley men worked as a Contractor and 60% of Beagley women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Beagley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beagley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beagley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beagley. For the veterans among your Beagley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beagley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beagley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beagley in 1963 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beagley 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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