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Beamus Family History

Beamus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bemus, Beams, Beames, Beamish, Beam, Ramus, Bearup, Beans, Eames

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Where is the Beamus family from?

You can see how Beamus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beamus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beamus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Beamus families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Beamus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beamus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beamus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Beamus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beamus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Beamus. 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 77 military records available for the last name Beamus. For the veterans among your Beamus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beamus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Beamus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Beamus in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beamus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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