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Bealin Family History

Bealin 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: Berlin, Belin, Bellin, Beavin, Balin, Bean, Bain, Beal, Melin, Malin

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Where is the Bealin family from?

You can see how Bealin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bealin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bealin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Bealin family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bealin's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Bealin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bealin 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 Bealin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bealin. 18% of Bealin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bealin women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bealin were Chauffeur and Clerk.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Bealin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Bealin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bealin 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Bealin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bealin. For the veterans among your Bealin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bealin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Bealin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bealin in 1960 was 60, and 25 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bealin 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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