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Beitner Family History

Beitner 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: Leitner, Beisner, Beiner, Geitner, Bettner, Beiter, Beitler, Eitner

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Where is the Beitner family from?

You can see how Beitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beitner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Beitner family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beitner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Beitner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beitner 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 Beitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beitner. 75% of Beitner men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Beitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Beitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beitner 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Beitner. 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 118 military records available for the last name Beitner. For the veterans among your Beitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beitner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Beitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beitner in 1959 was 56, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beitner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beitner 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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