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Beo Family History

Beo Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bao, Bo, Leo, Ben, Deo, Bel, Bey, Yeo, Bee, Bero

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Where is the Beo family from?

You can see how Beo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Beo families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Beo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Beo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beo. 100% of Beo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beo women worked as a Weaver. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beo 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Beo. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Beo. For the veterans among your Beo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Beo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Beo in 1952 was 57, and 45 in 2002.

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