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Beitler Name Meaning

German:: variant of Beutler . from an ancient Germanic personal name related to Old High German wīt ‘far’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Beutler, Betler, Beiler, Beidler, Beiter, Bitler, Beisler, Zeitler

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Where is the Beitler family from?

You can see how Beitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beitler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beitler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Beitler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Beitler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beitler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beitler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beitler. 20% of Beitler men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Beitler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beitler were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beitler 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Beitler. 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 Beitler. For the veterans among your Beitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beitler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Beitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beitler in 1961 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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