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Beiersdorf Family History

Beiersdorf 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: Beyersdorf, Beversdorf, Reisdorf, Bergdorf, Zielsdorf, Lauersdorf

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Where is the Beiersdorf family from?

You can see how Beiersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beiersdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beiersdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Beiersdorf families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Beiersdorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beiersdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beiersdorf 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 Beiersdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beiersdorf. 24% of Beiersdorf men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Beiersdorf women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beiersdorf were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Beiersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Beiersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beiersdorf 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Beiersdorf. 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 274 military records available for the last name Beiersdorf. For the veterans among your Beiersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beiersdorf lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Beiersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beiersdorf in 1953 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beiersdorf 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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