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Beaman Family History

Beaman Name Meaning

English: variant of Beeman or Beaumont .

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


Similar surnames: Beman, Beeman, Beamon, Beavan, Beauman, Leaman, Yeaman, Seaman

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Where is the Beaman family from?

You can see how Beaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 61 Beaman families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Beaman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beaman. 47% of Beaman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Beaman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaman were Engineer and Saleslady. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Income
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%
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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Beaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Beaman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Beaman. For the veterans among your Beaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Beaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Beaman in 1941 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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