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Beeman Family History

Beeman Surname Meaning

English (Kent): occupational name for a beekeeper from Middle English bee-man ‘bee-keeper’ (Old English bēo + mann).

English (Kent): variant of Beaumont.

Americanized form of German Biemann or of its Dutch cognate Bieman.

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


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Where is the Beeman family from?

You can see how Beeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Beeman families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Beeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beeman families in 1891.
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What did your Beeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beeman. 100% of Beeman men worked as a Farm Labourer and 80% of Beeman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Independent
    20%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Beeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Beeman. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Beeman. For the veterans among your Beeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Beeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beeman in 1947 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beeman 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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