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Beiersdorfer Family History

Beiersdorfer 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: Beyersdorf, Beversdorf, Beamesderfer, Reisdorf, Beerbower, Bergdorf

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Where is the Beiersdorfer family from?

You can see how Beiersdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beiersdorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beiersdorfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Beiersdorfer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Beiersdorfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Beiersdorfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beiersdorfer 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 Beiersdorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Farm Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beiersdorfer. 34% of Beiersdorfer men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Beiersdorfer women worked as a Farm Help.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Help
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Help
    100%

What Beiersdorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Beiersdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beiersdorfer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Beiersdorfer. 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 272 military records available for the last name Beiersdorfer. For the veterans among your Beiersdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beiersdorfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beiersdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beiersdorfer in 1964 was 86, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beiersdorfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beiersdorfer 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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