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Origins of the Beatty surname

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About the Beattys

We have a total number of 16431 records for people with the last name Beatty.

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Where do most Beattys live?

In 1921, most Beattys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Beattys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,190 records for the Beatty surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Beattys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Beattys.

What are the most common Beatty first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Beattys

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

Common Female occupations for Beattys in 1921
Living On Own Means

16

Private Means

14

Dressmaker

12

Cotton Weaver

11

None

10

Common Male occupations for Beattys in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

65

Farm Hands

46

General Farmers

23

Clerks

18

Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

18

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