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Beason Family History

Beason Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beeson itself a variant of Beeston and Beaston.

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


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Where is the Beason family from?

You can see how Beason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Beason families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Beason's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beason families in 1891.
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What did your Beason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beason. 42% of Beason men worked as a Wood Machinist and 78% of Beason women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beason were General Labourer and Cinema Attendant.

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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

  • Wood Machinist
    42%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Hosiery Machanic
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Cinema Attendant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Beason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beason 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 984 immigration records available for the last name Beason. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Beason. For the veterans among your Beason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beason lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Beason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beason in 1944 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beason 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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