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Beelar Family History

Beelar 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: Beeler, Bellar, Bear, Beer, Bieler, Betler, Beller, Belan, Bellas

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Where is the Beelar family from?

You can see how Beelar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beelar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beelar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Beelar families living in Tennessee. This was about 92% of all the recorded Beelar's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Beelar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beelar 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 Beelar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beelar. 60% of Beelar 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
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Beelar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Beelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beelar 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Beelar. 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 49 military records available for the last name Beelar. For the veterans among your Beelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beelar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Beelar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beelar in 1966 was 93, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beelar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beelar 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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