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Beemus Family History

Beemus 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: Bemus, Beets, Beeman, Beers, Remus, Beemer, Beem, Helmus, Beus, Teems

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Where is the Beemus family from?

You can see how Beemus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beemus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beemus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Beemus family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Beemus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Beemus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beemus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Beemus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Beemus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beemus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beemus. 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 74 military records available for the last name Beemus. For the veterans among your Beemus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beemus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Beemus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Beemus in 1961 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beemus 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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