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Beminister Family History

Beminister 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: Bannister, Minster, Edminster, Banister, Dempster, Fenster, Minter

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Where is the Beminister family from?

You can see how Beminister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beminister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beminister family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beminister's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Beminister families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Beminister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beminister 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Beminister. 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 4 military records available for the last name Beminister. For the veterans among your Beminister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beminister lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Beminister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beminister in 1968 was 63, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beminister 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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