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Beetow Family History

Beetow 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: Buetow, Beeton, Keeton, Beets, Belton, Bellow, Benton, Berto, Beaton

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Where is the Beetow family from?

You can see how Beetow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beetow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beetow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Beetow family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Beetow's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Beetow families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beetow 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 99 census records available for the last name Beetow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beetow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Beetow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Beetow. For the veterans among your Beetow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beetow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Beetow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beetow in 1960 was 42, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beetow 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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