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Beis Family History

Beis 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: Reis, Meis, Bein, Buis, Benis, Beil, Bois, Bess, Geis, Beas

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Where is the Beis family from?

You can see how Beis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Beis families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Beis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beis 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 Beis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beis. 18% of Beis men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Beis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beis were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Beis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beis 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Beis. 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 459 military records available for the last name Beis. For the veterans among your Beis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beis in 1964 was 78, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beis 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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