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Beelman Family History

Beelman 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: Bellman, Beeman, Belman, Beilman, Boelman, Beerman, Beekman, Peelman

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Where is the Beelman family from?

You can see how Beelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Beelman families living in Surrey. This was about 54% of all the recorded Beelman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Beelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beelman 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 Beelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beelman. 24% of Beelman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Marine Fireman
    12%
  • Bartender
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beelman 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Beelman. 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 310 military records available for the last name Beelman. For the veterans among your Beelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beelman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Beelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Beelman in 1961 was 56, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beelman 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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