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Beiler Family History

Beiler Surname Meaning

German (Alemannic): from Middle High German beigel beile ‘measuring stick’ (from Late Latin pagella).

Hence an occupational name for an inspector of measures or a maker of measuring sticks.

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


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Where is the Beiler family from?

You can see how Beiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Beiler families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beiler's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Beiler families in 1891.
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What did your Beiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beiler. 100% of Beiler 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Beiler. 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 709 military records available for the last name Beiler. For the veterans among your Beiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beiler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Beiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Beiler in 1951 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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