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Beebee Family History

Beebee Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Beeby

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


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Where is the Beebee family from?

You can see how Beebee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beebee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beebee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 207 Beebee families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beebee's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Beebee families in 1891.
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What did your Beebee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beebee. 25% of Beebee men worked as a Retired and 73% of Beebee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beebee were Saddle Tree Manufacturer and Private Means.

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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

  • Retired
    25%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Saddle Tree Manufacturer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Beebee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beebee 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Beebee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beebee. For the veterans among your Beebee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beebee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Beebee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Beebee in 1959 was 34, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beebee 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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