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Beeder Family History

Beeder Name 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: Bender, Beeler, Beeber, Beeker, Reeder, Boeder, Veeder, Beever

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Where is the Beeder family from?

You can see how Beeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeder family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beeder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Beeder family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beeder's in USA. Iowa Territory and 2 other states had the highest population of Beeder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beeder. 29% of Beeder men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Beeder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beeder were Painter and Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeder 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Beeder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Beeder. For the veterans among your Beeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Beeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beeder in 1970 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

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