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Beehan Family History

Beehan Surname Meaning

from Ó Beachain or Ó Beathain see Behan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beehan family from?

You can see how Beehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beehan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Beehan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beehan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beehan families in 1891.
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What did your Beehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beehan. 100% of Beehan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Beehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beehan 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Beehan. 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 140 military records available for the last name Beehan. For the veterans among your Beehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beehan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2000, in the United States, Beehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beehan in 1948 was 53, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beehan 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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