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Beemon Family History

Beemon 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: Beeman, Beeson, Beeton, Beamon, Leemon, Benson, Keeton, Berman, Lemon

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Where is the Beemon family from?

You can see how Beemon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beemon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beemon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Beemon families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Beemon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Beemon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beemon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beemon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beemon. 58% of Beemon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beemon women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    58%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Groomsman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beemon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beemon 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Beemon. 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 159 military records available for the last name Beemon. For the veterans among your Beemon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beemon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beemon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beemon in 1963 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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