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Beil Family History

Beil Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German; Middle Low German bīl ‘axe’

hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or used axes and similar implements

in particular a carpenter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beil family from?

You can see how Beil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Beil families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Beil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beil families in 1891.
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What did your Beil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beil. 100% of Beil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Beil. 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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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Beil. For the veterans among your Beil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beil lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Beil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beil in 1948 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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