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Beierl Family History

Beierl 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: Bierl, Beier, Beierle, Baierl, Beer, Beger, Briel, Bier, Heier, Bieri

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Where is the Beierl family from?

You can see how Beierl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beierl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beierl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Beierl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Beierl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Beierl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beierl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beierl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bench Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beierl. 100% of Beierl men worked as a Bench Hand.

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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

  • Bench Hand
    100%

What Beierl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Beierl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beierl 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Beierl. 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 235 military records available for the last name Beierl. For the veterans among your Beierl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beierl lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Beierl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beierl in 1979 was 81, and 3 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beierl 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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