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Beimer Family History

Beimer 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: Beiser, Leimer, Beiler, Weimer, Beiner, Beamer, Heimer, Geimer

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Where is the Beimer family from?

You can see how Beimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Beimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Beimer families living in Missouri. This was about 23% of all the recorded Beimer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Beimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beimer. 37% of Beimer 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Attendant
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beimer 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Beimer. 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 263 military records available for the last name Beimer. For the veterans among your Beimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beimer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Beimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beimer in 1965 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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