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Beanum Family History

Beanum 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: Branum, Bean, Baum, Ranum, Beam, Barnum, Bearup, Tranum, Beckum

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Where is the Beanum family from?

You can see how Beanum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beanum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beanum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Beanum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beanum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beanum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beanum 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 Beanum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beanum. 50% of Beanum men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Beanum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beanum 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 immigration records available for the last name Beanum. 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 13 military records available for the last name Beanum. For the veterans among your Beanum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beanum lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Beanum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beanum in 1953 was 44, and 94 in 2004.

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