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Beetem Family History

Beetem 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: Beets, Bester, Better, Beese, Beste, Bueter, Belter, Beeler, Beetham

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Where is the Beetem family from?

You can see how Beetem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beetem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beetem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beetem family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beetem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beetem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beetem 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 Beetem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beetem. 32% of Beetem men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%

What Beetem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beetem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beetem 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Beetem. 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 226 military records available for the last name Beetem. For the veterans among your Beetem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beetem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beetem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beetem in 1963 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beetem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beetem 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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