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Beightel Family History

Beightel 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: Beightol, Beighley, Beigel, Bechtel, Beitel, Beighle, Eitel, Keitel

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Where is the Beightel family from?

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

What did your Beightel ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 456 census records available for the last name Beightel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beightel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Beightel. 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 56 military records available for the last name Beightel. For the veterans among your Beightel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beightel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Beightel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Beightel in 1968 was 95, and 82 in 2004.

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