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Beene Family History

Beene Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bean. Americanized form of German Bien.

Dutch Been or of some other similar (like-sounding) German or Dutch surname.

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


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Where is the Beene family from?

You can see how Beene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Beene families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Beene's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Beene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beene. 33% of Beene men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Beene women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beene were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

What Beene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Beene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beene 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Beene. 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 Beene. For the veterans among your Beene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beene lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Beene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beene in 1950 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beene 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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