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Beason Name Meaning

English: variant of Beeson itself a variant of Beeston and Beaston .

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


Similar surnames: Beeson, Beson, Reason, Beaston, Beamon, Neason, Meason, Elson, Berton

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Where is the Beason family from?

You can see how Beason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Beason families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Beason's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beason families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beason ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beason. 60% of Beason men worked as a Cult. .

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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

  • Cult
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Beason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beason 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 984 immigration records available for the last name Beason. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Beason. For the veterans among your Beason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beason lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Beason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beason in 1944 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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