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Beeten Family History

Beeten 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: Betten, Baeten, Beeton, Botten, Keeton, Beets, Bester, Broten, Belton

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Where is the Beeten family from?

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

In 1940, Elevator Oper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beeten. 50% of Beeten men worked as an Elevator Oper.

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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

  • Elevator Oper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Beeten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Beeten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeten 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Beeten. 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 62 military records available for the last name Beeten. For the veterans among your Beeten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Beeten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beeten in 1964 was 77, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beeten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beeten 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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