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Beenen Family History

Beenen 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: Geenen, Baenen, Beeney, Beene, Beenken, Behnen, Keenen, Berner

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Where is the Beenen family from?

You can see how Beenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beenen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beenen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Beenen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Beenen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beenen 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 Beenen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Business was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beenen. 50% of Beenen men worked as a Business.

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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

  • Business
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Beenen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Beenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beenen 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Beenen. 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 70 military records available for the last name Beenen. For the veterans among your Beenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beenen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Beenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beenen in 1964 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beenen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beenen 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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