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Beekler Family History

Beekler 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: Beeler, Beckler, Beeker, Beehler, Bieler, Betler, Seckler, Beller

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Where is the Beekler family from?

You can see how Beekler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beekler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beekler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Beekler families living in Maryland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Beekler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Beekler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beekler 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 Beekler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beekler. 50% of Beekler men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Beekler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Beekler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beekler 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Beekler. 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 87 military records available for the last name Beekler. For the veterans among your Beekler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beekler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Beekler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beekler in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beekler 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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