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Beamon Family History

Beamon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beeman.

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


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Where is the Beamon family from?

You can see how Beamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beamon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beamon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Beamon families living in Alberta. This was about 45% of all the recorded Beamon's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Beamon families in 1911.
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What did your Beamon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beamon. 27% of Beamon men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Beamon women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beamon were Farming and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Laundress
    8%
  • Cook
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Beamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beamon 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Beamon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beamon. For the veterans among your Beamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beamon lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Beamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beamon in 1945 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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