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Beateman Family History

Beateman 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: Bateman, Beeman, Baseman, Bearman, Heathman, Begeman, Bertman

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Where is the Beateman family from?

You can see how Beateman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beateman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beateman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Beateman families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beateman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Beateman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beateman 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 44 census records available for the last name Beateman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beateman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Beateman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Beateman. For the veterans among your Beateman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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