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Beman Family History

Beman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beeman. Americanized form of German Biemann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beman family from?

You can see how Beman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Beman families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beman families in 1891.
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What did your Beman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beman. 60% of Beman men worked as a Builders Labourer and 85% of Beman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beman were Coal Miner Retired and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    60%
  • Coal Miner Retired
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Woollen Weaver
    6%
  • Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Beman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beman 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Beman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beman. For the veterans among your Beman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Beman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beman in 1953 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beman 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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