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Beamson Family History

Beamson Surname Meaning

probably a variant of the typically Lancashire Bimson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Beamson family from?

You can see how Beamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beamson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Beamson families living in Durham. This was about 79% of all the recorded Beamson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Beamson families in 1891.
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What did your Beamson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Miner Driller Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beamson. 100% of Beamson men worked as a Miner Driller Below and 83% of Beamson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Miner Driller Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    18%

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Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Beamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beamson 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Beamson. 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 66 military records available for the last name Beamson. For the veterans among your Beamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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