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Beesler Family History

Beesler 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, Beisler, Besler, Bessler, Bresler, Beehler, Keesler, Beesley

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Where is the Beesler family from?

You can see how Beesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beesler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Beesler families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Beesler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Beesler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beesler 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 Beesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beesler. 43% of Beesler men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Beesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Beesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beesler 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Beesler. 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 122 military records available for the last name Beesler. For the veterans among your Beesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beesler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Beesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Beesler in 1955 was 62, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beesler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beesler 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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