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Beighle Name Meaning

Variant of Beighley a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Wehle, Beighley, Keighley, Behle, Seigle, Geigle, Beagle, Beichler

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Where is the Beighle family from?

You can see how Beighle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beighle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beighle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Beighle families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beighle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beighle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beighle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beighle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beighle. 39% of Beighle 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
    39%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farmer Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beighle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beighle 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Beighle. 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 235 military records available for the last name Beighle. For the veterans among your Beighle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beighle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beighle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Beighle in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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