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Beilsmith Family History

Beilsmith 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: Reinsmith, Nesmith, Belsito, Naismith, De Smith, Nessmith, Kleinsmith

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Where is the Beilsmith family from?

You can see how Beilsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beilsmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Beilsmith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Beilsmith families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beilsmith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beilsmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beilsmith 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 Beilsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beilsmith. 25% of Beilsmith men worked as a Machinist.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Beilsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Beilsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beilsmith 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Beilsmith. 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 126 military records available for the last name Beilsmith. For the veterans among your Beilsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beilsmith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beilsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beilsmith in 1963 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beilsmith 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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