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Beeman Name Meaning

English (Kent): occupational name for a beekeeper from Middle English bee-man ‘bee-keeper’ (Old English bēo + mann). English (Kent): variant of Beaumont . Americanized form of German Biemann or of its Dutch cognate Bieman.

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


Similar surnames: Berman, Beman, Feeman, Kelman, Seeman, German, Bean, Belman, Beerman

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Where is the Beeman family from?

You can see how Beeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 34 Beeman families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Beeman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beeman. 19% of Beeman men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Beeman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beeman were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Beeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeman 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 Beeman. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Beeman. For the veterans among your Beeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Beeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beeman in 1947 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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