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Beiting Family History

Beiting Surname Meaning

German: probably a patronymic from an ancient Germanic personal name (short form Bito) formed with bītan ‘to endure’.

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


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Where is the Beiting family from?

You can see how Beiting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beiting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beiting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Beiting families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Beiting's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Beiting families in 1891.
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What did your Beiting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beiting. 50% of Beiting men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Beiting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beiting 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Beiting. 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 63 military records available for the last name Beiting. For the veterans among your Beiting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beiting lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Beiting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Beiting in 1962 was 55, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beiting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beiting 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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