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Beila Family History

Beila 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: Bella, Beil, Bila, Bell, Brill, Beal, Vila, Bill, Bala, Belle

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Where is the Beila family from?

You can see how Beila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beila family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Beila families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Beila family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Beila's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Beila families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beila 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 Beila ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Beila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beila 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Beila. 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 14 military records available for the last name Beila. For the veterans among your Beila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beila lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beila 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beila

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