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Beyerstedt Family History

Beyerstedt 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: Bierstedt, Bergstedt, Feuerstein, Wallerstedt, Nienstedt, Beyersdorf

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Where is the Beyerstedt family from?

You can see how Beyerstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyerstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyerstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Beyerstedt families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Beyerstedt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Beyerstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyerstedt 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 Beyerstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beyerstedt. 100% of Beyerstedt men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Beyerstedt women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Beyerstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Beyerstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyerstedt 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Beyerstedt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Beyerstedt. For the veterans among your Beyerstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyerstedt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Beyerstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Beyerstedt in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyerstedt 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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