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Beige Family History

Beige 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: Feige, Berge, Benge, Beigel, Beise, Beine, Berger, Berg, Bridge

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Where is the Beige family from?

You can see how Beige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beige family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beige families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Beige family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beige's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beige families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beige ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beige. 50% of Beige men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Beige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beige 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Beige. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beige. For the veterans among your Beige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beige lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Beige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beige in 1966 was 79, and 57 in 2000.

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