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Beitt Family History

Beitt 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: Beitz, Britt, Beito, Keitt, Beith, Bett, Butt, Batt, Brett, Best

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Where is the Beitt family from?

You can see how Beitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Beitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Beitt family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beitt's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Beitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beitt 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 Beitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beitt. 58% of Beitt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Beitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beitt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Beitt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Beitt. For the veterans among your Beitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beitt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Beitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beitt in 1973 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beitt 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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