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Beining Family History

Beining Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Bein 2 (short form of Bernhard).

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


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Where is the Beining family from?

You can see how Beining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beining family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beining families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Beining families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beining's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beining families in 1891.
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What did your Beining ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beining. 52% of Beining men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beining women worked as a Maid.

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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
    52%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Beining family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Beining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beining 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Beining. 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 172 military records available for the last name Beining. For the veterans among your Beining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beining lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Beining life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beining in 1947 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beining 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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