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Origins of the Beau surname

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We have a total number of 829 records for people with the last name Beau.

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Where do most Beaus live?

In 1921, most Beaus lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Beaus

How common is your surname?

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

We have 507 records for the Beau surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Beaus most likely to marry?

le Beaus

&

la Beaus

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Beaus.

What are the most common Beau first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Beaus

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

Common Female occupations for Beaus in 1921
Tailoress

5

Living On Own Means

3

Private Means

3

Silk Weaveress

3

Silk Winder

3

Common Male occupations for Beaus in 1921
Dairyman

3

Silk Weaver

3

Able Seaman

2

Agricultural Labourer

2

Coal Pit Lab

2

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