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Beams Family History

Beams Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Beamish.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beams family from?

You can see how Beams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Beams families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Beams's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Beams families in 1891.
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What did your Beams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beams. 25% of Beams men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 83% of Beams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beams were Incapacitated and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Teacher Of Stage Dancing
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Beams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beams 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Beams. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beams. For the veterans among your Beams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beams lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Beams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Beams in 1956 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beams 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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