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Beaten Family History

Beaten 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: Beaton, Betten, Baten, Beaven, Bean, Beaver, Seaton, Botten, Beaston

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Where is the Beaten family from?

You can see how Beaten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beaten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Beaten families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Beaten's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Beaten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beaten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beaten. 100% of Beaten 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beaten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaten 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Beaten. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Beaten. For the veterans among your Beaten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaten lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Beaten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beaten in 1988 was 45, and 66 in 1997.

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