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Beaner Name Meaning

English: occupational name for a grower or seller of beans from an agent derivative of Old English bēan ‘beans’ (see Bean ). This surname has apparently died out in Britain. Probably also an Americanized form of German Biener or some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Berner, Benner, Bean, Beaver, Beamer, Bradner, Deaner, Bader, Bane

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Where is the Beaner family from?

You can see how Beaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beaner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Beaner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beaner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beaner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beaner. 22% of Beaner men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Beaner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaner were Clerk and Spinner. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Spinner
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Beaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaner 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Beaner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 384 military records available for the last name Beaner. For the veterans among your Beaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beaner in 1954 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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