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Beidman Family History

Beidman 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: Beilman, Eidman, Beideman, Zeidman, Weidman, Seidman, Herdman, Berman

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Where is the Beidman family from?

You can see how Beidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beidman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beidman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Beidman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beidman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beidman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beidman 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 Beidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beidman. 100% of Beidman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Beidman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Beidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beidman 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Beidman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Beidman. For the veterans among your Beidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beidman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Beidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beidman in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beidman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beidman 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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