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Beitzel Family History

Beitzel Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Beitz

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


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Where is the Beitzel family from?

You can see how Beitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beitzel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beitzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Beitzel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beitzel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Beitzel families in 1871.
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What did your Beitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beitzel. 23% of Beitzel men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Beitzel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beitzel were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Beitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beitzel 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Beitzel. 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 718 military records available for the last name Beitzel. For the veterans among your Beitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beitzel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Beitzel in 1962 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beitzel 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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