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Beeton Family History

Beeton Name Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire and Suffolk): from the Middle English personal name Beton (a diminutive of Bete a pet form of Beatrice ) or a variant of Beaton .

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


Similar surnames: Betton, Beeson, Berton, Seeton, Benton, Been, Setton, Keeton, Beaton

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Where is the Beeton family from?

You can see how Beeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beeton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Beeton families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beeton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Beeton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beeton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beeton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beeton. 38% of Beeton men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Beeton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beeton were Porter and Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Hired Hand
    8%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Servant
    14%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Beeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beeton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beeton. For the veterans among your Beeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Beeton in 1962 was 76, and 62 in 2004.

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