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Beister Family History

Beister 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, Meister, Beisner, Beiser, Beisler, Leister, Feister, Deister

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Where is the Beister family from?

You can see how Beister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Beister families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Beister's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beister. 100% of Beister 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Beister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beister 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Beister. 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 127 military records available for the last name Beister. For the veterans among your Beister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beister lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Beister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beister in 1962 was 72, and 96 in 2003.

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