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Beus Name Meaning

German and Dutch (mainly De Beus): variant of Beuse a cognate of German Böse (see Boese ).

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


Similar surnames: Brus, Bess, Reus, Beu, Bens, Beins, Abels, Hees, Bean, Boss

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Where is the Beus family from?

You can see how Beus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Beus families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beus. 82% of Beus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beus 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Beus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 368 military records available for the last name Beus. For the veterans among your Beus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Beus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Beus in 1965 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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