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Beauharnois Family History

Beauharnois 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: Beauvais, Desharnais, Harnois, Beauparlant, Beauman, Beaudoin

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Where is the Beauharnois family from?

You can see how Beauharnois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beauharnois family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Beauharnois families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beauharnois's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beauharnois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beauharnois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beauharnois ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Color Mixer and Stenography were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beauharnois. 50% of Beauharnois men worked as a Color Mixer and 100% of Beauharnois women worked as a Stenography.

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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

  • Color Mixer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenography
    100%

What Beauharnois family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Beauharnois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beauharnois 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Beauharnois. 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 629 military records available for the last name Beauharnois. For the veterans among your Beauharnois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beauharnois lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Beauharnois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beauharnois in 1968 was 49, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beauharnois

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beauharnois 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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