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Beattner Family History

Beattner 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: Blattner, Bettner, Kettner, Better, Blatter, Buettner, Plattner

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Where is the Beattner family from?

You can see how Beattner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beattner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beattner family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beattner's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Beattner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beattner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beattner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Beattner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Beattner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beattner 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 Beattner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Beattner. For the veterans among your Beattner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beattner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Beattner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Beattner in 1972 was 68, and 70 in 1983.

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