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Origins of the Beeson surname

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About the Beesons

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Where do most Beesons live?

In 1921, most Beesons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Beesons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 13,100 records for the Beeson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Beesons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beeson first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Beesons

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

Common Female occupations for Beesons in 1921
Dressmaker

73

Laundress

35

House Servant

29

Domestic Servant

25

General Servant Domestic

24

Common Male occupations for Beesons in 1921
Blacksmith

63

Coal Miner

45

General Labourer

42

Farmer

41

Bricklayer

35

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