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Beirlein Family History

Beirlein 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: Berlin, Oehrlein, Bierlein, Heinlein, Eberlein, Beuerlein, Beyerlein

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Where is the Beirlein family from?

You can see how Beirlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beirlein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beirlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beirlein family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Beirlein's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Beirlein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beirlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Beirlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Beirlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beirlein 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Beirlein. 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 35 military records available for the last name Beirlein. For the veterans among your Beirlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beirlein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Beirlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beirlein in 1967 was 63, and 95 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beirlein 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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