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Beahr Family History

Beahr 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: Bear, Bahr, Behr, Beahm, Bean, Barr, Beer, Beal, Beaver, Beard

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Where is the Beahr family from?

You can see how Beahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beahr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beahr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Beahr families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Beahr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beahr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beahr 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 Beahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beahr. 67% of Beahr 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
    67%
  • Trucker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Beahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beahr 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Beahr. 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 83 military records available for the last name Beahr. For the veterans among your Beahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beahr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Beahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Beahr in 1965 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beahr 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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