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Beethoven Family History

Beethoven 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: Westhoven, Methven, Blethen, Udelhoven, Beeton, Keeton, Belton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beethoven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Beethoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beethoven 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Beethoven. 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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There are 861 military records available for the last name Beethoven. For the veterans among your Beethoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beethoven lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Beethoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beethoven in 1976 was 69, and 92 in 1997.

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