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Beetler Family History

Beetler 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: Betler, Beeler, Beutler, Beitler, Bentler, Beehler, Butler, Bieler

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Where is the Beetler family from?

You can see how Beetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beetler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beetler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Beetler family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beetler's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Beetler families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beetler 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 Beetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beetler. 75% of Beetler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Beetler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beetler were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Beetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Beetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beetler 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Beetler. 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 101 military records available for the last name Beetler. For the veterans among your Beetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beetler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Beetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beetler in 1965 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beetler 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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