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Beilis Family History

Beilis 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: Bellis, Berlin, Melis, Belin, Bullis, Mellis, Bilik, Bailie, Dellis

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Where is the Beilis family from?

You can see how Beilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beilis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beilis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beilis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beilis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beilis 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 Beilis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Counter Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beilis 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Beilis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Beilis. For the veterans among your Beilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beilis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Beilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beilis in 1968 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beilis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beilis 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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