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Beeson Family History

Beeson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beeston a habitational name from a place called Beeston.

The spelling reflects the local pronunciation of the Nottinghamshire placename although this form is now quite widespread in England.

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


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Where is the Beeson family from?

You can see how Beeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Beeson families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Beeson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beeson families in 1911.
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What did your Beeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beeson. 60% of Beeson 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Beeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Beeson. 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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There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Beeson. For the veterans among your Beeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Beeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beeson in 1943 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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