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Origins of the Beahan surname

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About the Beahans

We have a total number of 1039 records for people with the last name Beahan.

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Where do most Beahans live?

In 1921, most Beahans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Beahans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 530 records for the Beahan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.

Who were Beahans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Beahans.

What are the most common Beahan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Ellen

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Beahan family members

Common jobs for Beahans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Beahans in 1921
Tailoress

4

House Keeper

3

Actress

2

Cook Domestic

2

Annuitant

1

Common Male occupations for Beahans in 1921
House Painter

6

Cabinet Maker

4

Boot Repairer

3

Clerks

2

Coach Spring Fitter

2

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