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Beinsen Family History

Beinsen 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: Bensen, Bernsen, Heinsen, Benson, Eisen, Beiser, Leinen, Bingen

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Where is the Beinsen family from?

You can see how Beinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beinsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beinsen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beinsen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Beinsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beinsen 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 Beinsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Beinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beinsen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Beinsen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Beinsen. For the veterans among your Beinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beinsen lifespan?

Average Beinsen life expectancy in 1943 was 43 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 40.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beinsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beinsen 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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