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Beierlein Family History

Beierlein Surname Meaning

German: variant of Beyerlein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beierlein family from?

You can see how Beierlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beierlein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beierlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Beierlein families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Beierlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beierlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beierlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beierlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beierlein. 32% of Beierlein men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Beierlein women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beierlein were Bookkeeper and House Keeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • House Keeper
    50%

What Beierlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beierlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beierlein 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Beierlein. 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 926 military records available for the last name Beierlein. For the veterans among your Beierlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beierlein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Beierlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beierlein in 1964 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beierlein 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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