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Beierschmitt Family History

Beierschmitt 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: Reinschmidt, Depperschmidt, Messerschmidt, Hammerschmidt

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Where is the Beierschmitt family from?

You can see how Beierschmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beierschmitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beierschmitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Beierschmitt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Beierschmitt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beierschmitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beierschmitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beierschmitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beierschmitt. 100% of Beierschmitt men worked as a Miner and 60% of Beierschmitt women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Beierschmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beierschmitt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Beierschmitt. 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 198 military records available for the last name Beierschmitt. For the veterans among your Beierschmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beierschmitt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beierschmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beierschmitt in 1957 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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