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Beahan Family History

Beahan Surname Meaning

Irish (Leinster especially Offaly): variant of Behan from Ó Beachain or Ó Beathain.

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


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Where is the Beahan family from?

You can see how Beahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Beahan families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Beahan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beahan families in 1911.
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What did your Beahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beahan. 28% of Beahan men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Beahan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beahan were Bookkeeper and Elementary Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Elementary Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beahan 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Beahan. 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 599 military records available for the last name Beahan. For the veterans among your Beahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beahan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Beahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beahan in 1953 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beahan 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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