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Beian Family History

Beian 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: Bean, Bein, Belan, Beran, Brian, Behan, Beman, Bevan, Began, Bain

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Where is the Beian family from?

You can see how Beian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Beian family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Beian's in USA. California had the highest population of Beian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Beian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beian 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Beian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beian. For the veterans among your Beian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beian lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Beian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beian in 1982 was 80, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beian 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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