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Beon Family History

Beon 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, Leon, Ben, Bon, Bein, Been, Benn, Bern, Deon, Beron

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Where is the Beon family from?

You can see how Beon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Beon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Beon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beon 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 Beon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beon. 29% of Beon men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Beon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beon were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Helper
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beon 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Beon. 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 562 military records available for the last name Beon. For the veterans among your Beon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beon lifespan?

Average Beon life expectancy in 1953 was 65 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 47.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beon 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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