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Beban Family History

Beban 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: Bean, Belan, Beran, Behan, Beman, Bevan, Buban, Began, Bear, Ban

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Where is the Beban family from?

You can see how Beban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beban family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Beban families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beban's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Beban families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beban. 34% of Beban men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beban women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Beban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beban 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Beban. 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 125 military records available for the last name Beban. For the veterans among your Beban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beban lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Beban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beban in 1942 was 42, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beban

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beban 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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