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Beilstein Family History

Beilstein Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Beilstein in Hesse, Mosel area, and Württemberg named with an ancient Germanic field name.

It is derived from the elements bīl ‘steep rock, cone-shaped mountain’ and stein ‘rock’.

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


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Where is the Beilstein family from?

You can see how Beilstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beilstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beilstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Beilstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beilstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beilstein families in 1880.
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What did your Beilstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beilstein. 37% of Beilstein men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Beilstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beilstein were Foreman and Typist.

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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
    37%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    17%
  • Typist
    17%

What Beilstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beilstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beilstein 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Beilstein. 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 496 military records available for the last name Beilstein. For the veterans among your Beilstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beilstein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beilstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Beilstein in 1954 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beilstein 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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