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Beacom Name Meaning

English (Somerset) and Irish (Fermanagh): of Norman origin a variant of Beauchamp .

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


Similar surnames: Beachem, Beacham, Neason, Beachum, Beason, Beckom, Macom, Easom

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Where is the Beacom family from?

You can see how Beacom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beacom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beacom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 63 Beacom families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Beacom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beacom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beacom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beacom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beacom. 62% of Beacom men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    62%
  • Income
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Labourer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Beacom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beacom 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Beacom. 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 Beacom. For the veterans among your Beacom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beacom lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beacom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Beacom in 1954 was 34, and 69 in 2004.

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