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Beitel Family History

Beitel Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Beutel. cognate of Beitler

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


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Where is the Beitel family from?

You can see how Beitel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beitel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beitel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Beitel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beitel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beitel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beitel 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 Beitel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beitel. 21% of Beitel men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Beitel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beitel were Farmer and House Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • House Work
    20%

What Beitel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beitel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beitel 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Beitel. 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 603 military records available for the last name Beitel. For the veterans among your Beitel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beitel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beitel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beitel in 1954 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beitel 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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