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Beighel Family History

Beighel 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: Beigel, Feigel, Reichel, Eichel, Bengel, Keigher, Beighley, Beissel

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Where is the Beighel family from?

You can see how Beighel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beighel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beighel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Beighel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beighel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beighel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beighel 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 94 census records available for the last name Beighel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beighel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Beighel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Beighel. For the veterans among your Beighel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beighel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Beighel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Beighel in 1973 was 87, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beighel 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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