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Beaumier Family History

Beaumier Surname Meaning

French Canadian: altered form of French Boesmé or Boismé a habitational name from Boismé a place in Deux-Sèvres. The surnames Boesmé and Boismé are very rare or extinct respectively in France.

Compare Boismier Bomia and Bomier. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Baumier a topographic name derived from baume a regional form of balme ‘cave’.

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


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Where is the Beaumier family from?

You can see how Beaumier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaumier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beaumier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Beaumier families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beaumier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beaumier families in 1891.
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What did your Beaumier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Religieuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beaumier. 27% of Beaumier men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Beaumier women worked as a Religieuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaumier were Fils Cultivateur and Servante.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Ptissier
    12%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    43%
  • Institutrice
    29%
  • Servante
    29%

What Beaumier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Beaumier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaumier 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Beaumier. 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 397 military records available for the last name Beaumier. For the veterans among your Beaumier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaumier lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Beaumier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Beaumier in 1943 was 25, and 85 in 2004.

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