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Beinn Family History

Beinn 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: Bein, Benn, Beins, Blinn, Brinn, Beine, Bean, Bain, Ben, Kinn

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Where is the Beinn family from?

You can see how Beinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beinn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beinn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beinn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beinn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beinn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Beinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beinn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Beinn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beinn. For the veterans among your Beinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beinn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beinn 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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