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Beaser Family History

Beaser Surname 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: Beaver, Beaber, Beiser, Blaser, Besser, Beamer, Beaner, Belser

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Where is the Beaser family from?

You can see how Beaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beaser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 9 Beaser families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beaser's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Beaser families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beaser. 35% of Beaser men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Beaser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaser were Inspector and Sewing.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Inspector
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Sewing
    17%

What Beaser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaser 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Beaser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Beaser. For the veterans among your Beaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Beaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beaser in 1962 was 76, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beaser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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