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Beede Family History

Beede Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beed.

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


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Where is the Beede family from?

You can see how Beede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beede family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beede families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beede family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beede's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Beede families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beede 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 Beede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beede. 15% of Beede men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Beede women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beede were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Beede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Beede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beede 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Beede. 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 Beede. For the veterans among your Beede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beede lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Beede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beede in 1942 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beede 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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