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Origins of the Beeston surname

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About the Beestons

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Where do most Beestons live?

In 1921, most Beestons lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Beestons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 13,200 records for the Beeston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Beestons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beeston first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Beestons

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

Common Female occupations for Beestons in 1921
Dressmaker

50

Domestic Servant

41

Living On Own Means

33

Dress Maker

29

General Servant Domestic

28

Common Male occupations for Beestons in 1921
Farmer

91

Agricultural Labourer

62

Coal Miner

54

General Labourer

39

Farm Labourer

33

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