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Origins of the Beadley surname

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Where do most Beadleys live?

In 1921, most Beadleys lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Beadleys

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We have 1,520 records for the Beadley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Beadleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beadley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Beadleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Beadleys in 1921
House Keeper

12

Laundress

10

Domestic Servant

9

General Servant

9

House Servant

9

Common Male occupations for Beadleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

22

Coal Miner

18

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13

General Labourer

8

Carter

7

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