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Beardin Family History

Beardin 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: Bardin, Bearden, Beaudin, Beard, Berlin, Bergin, Burdin, Bardon

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Where is the Beardin family from?

You can see how Beardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beardin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Beardin families living in Georgia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Beardin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Beardin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beardin 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 Beardin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beardin. 100% of Beardin 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
    100%

What Beardin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardin 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Beardin. 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 612 military records available for the last name Beardin. For the veterans among your Beardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Beardin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beardin in 1967 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beardin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beardin 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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