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Beamiss Family History

Beamiss Surname Meaning

see Beamish.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beamiss family from?

You can see how Beamiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beamiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beamiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Beamiss families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Beamiss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beamiss families in 1891.
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What did your Beamiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beamiss. 90% of Beamiss 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
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Beamiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beamiss 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Beamiss. 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 69 military records available for the last name Beamiss. For the veterans among your Beamiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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