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Beintema Family History

Beintema 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: Quintela, Beiner, Bainter, Benter, Feikema, Heineman, Beidleman

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Where is the Beintema family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beintema. 25% of Beintema 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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    25%
  • Packer
    25%

What Beintema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Beintema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beintema 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Beintema. 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 43 military records available for the last name Beintema. For the veterans among your Beintema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beintema lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beintema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Beintema in 1966 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beintema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beintema 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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