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Beeter Family History

Beeter 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: Bester, Better, Bueter, Belter, Beeler, Beeber, Beeker, Benter

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Where is the Beeter family from?

You can see how Beeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Beeter families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beeter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Beeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beeter ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Beeter ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Beeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeter 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Beeter. 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 42 military records available for the last name Beeter. For the veterans among your Beeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Beeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beeter in 1971 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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