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Beekman Name Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a stream or creek beek (see Beek ). Americanized form of North German Beekmann a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Beckman, Berkman, Backman, Bregman, Boeckman, Barkman, Zeeman

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Where is the Beekman family from?

You can see how Beekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beekman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beekman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Beekman families living in New York. This was about 51% of all the recorded Beekman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beekman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beekman 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 Beekman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beekman. 15% of Beekman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Beekman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beekman were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Beekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beekman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Beekman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beekman. For the veterans among your Beekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beekman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Beekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Beekman in 1955 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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