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Beigler Family History

Beigler 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: Beisler, Beiler, Bigler, Beidler, Beitler, Seigler, Zeigler, Berger

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Where is the Beigler family from?

You can see how Beigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beigler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Beigler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beigler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Beigler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beigler 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 Beigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beigler. 28% of Beigler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Beigler women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beigler were Labor and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Beigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beigler 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Beigler. 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 265 military records available for the last name Beigler. For the veterans among your Beigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beigler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Beigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beigler in 1968 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beigler 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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