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Beilman Family History

Beilman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Beilmann: variant of Beil + -mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Beilman family from?

You can see how Beilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beilman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beilman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Beilman family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Beilman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Beilman families in 1841.
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What did your Beilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beilman. 16% of Beilman men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Beilman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beilman were Janitor and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Beilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beilman 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Beilman. 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 458 military records available for the last name Beilman. For the veterans among your Beilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beilman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Beilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beilman in 1940 was 40, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beilman 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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