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Beitman Family History

Beitman 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: Reitman, Beilman, Breitman, Weitman, Bertman, Leitman, Heitman

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Where is the Beitman family from?

You can see how Beitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beitman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beitman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Beitman families living in Indiana. This was about 48% of all the recorded Beitman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Beitman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beitman 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 Beitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beitman. 43% of Beitman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Beitman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beitman were Delivery Boy and Typist.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Delivery Boy
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Beitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Beitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beitman 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Beitman. 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 135 military records available for the last name Beitman. For the veterans among your Beitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beitman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Beitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beitman in 1945 was 41, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beitman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beitman 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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