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Beineke Family History

Beineke 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: Beneke, Meineke, Reineke, Beinke, Beilke, Reincke, Beiner, Reinecke

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Where is the Beineke family from?

You can see how Beineke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beineke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beineke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Beineke families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beineke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Beineke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beineke 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 Beineke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beineke. 67% of Beineke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beineke women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Beineke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Beineke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beineke 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Beineke. 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 93 military records available for the last name Beineke. For the veterans among your Beineke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beineke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beineke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beineke in 1966 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beineke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beineke 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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