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Beelen Family History

Beelen 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: Beeler, Behlen, Belen, Seelen, Beeley, Bielen, Keelen, Berlin, Ellen

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Where is the Beelen family from?

You can see how Beelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beelen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beelen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Beelen family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Beelen's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Beelen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beelen. 60% of Beelen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Carding
    40%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Beelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beelen 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Beelen. 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 64 military records available for the last name Beelen. For the veterans among your Beelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beelen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beelen in 1966 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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