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Bearam Family History

Bearam 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: Bear, Bara, Beard, Barak, Bertram, Beam, Bera, Barham, Beran, Braham

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Where is the Bearam family from?

You can see how Bearam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Bearam families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bearam family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bearam's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bearam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Bearam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearam 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bearam. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bearam. For the veterans among your Bearam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearam lifespan?

Average Bearam life expectancy in 1993 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearam 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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