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Beament Family History

Beament Surname Meaning

see Beaumont.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beament family from?

You can see how Beament families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beament family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Beament families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Beament families living in Dorset. This was about 25% of all the recorded Beament's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Beament families in 1891.
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What did your Beament ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beament. 34% of Beament men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Beament women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beament were Motor Fitter Metal Worker and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Shopkeeper
    23%
  • Lorry Driver
    23%
  • Motor Fitter Metal Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beament. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beament 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Beament. 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 353 military records available for the last name Beament. For the veterans among your Beament ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beament lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Beament life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beament in 1972 was 74, and 90 in 1998.

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