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Beener Family History

Beener 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: Berner, Benner, Biener, Beeler, Beiner, Beeber, Beeker, Beaner

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Where is the Beener family from?

You can see how Beener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Beener families living in Warwickshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Beener's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Beener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beener. 100% of Beener 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Beener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beener 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Beener. 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 219 military records available for the last name Beener. For the veterans among your Beener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beener lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Beener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beener in 1956 was 31, and 64 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beener 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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