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Beamey Family History

Beamey 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: Beamer, Beames, Beaver, Berley, Heaney, Beam, Beaber, Begley, Healey

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Where is the Beamey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beamey 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 Beamey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beamey. 100% of Beamey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Beamey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Beamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beamey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Beamey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beamey. For the veterans among your Beamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beamey lifespan?

Average Beamey life expectancy in 2003 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beamey 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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