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Beigle Family History

Beigle 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: Beagle, Geigle, Begle, Seigle, Beegle, Reigle, Weigle, Beighle

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Where is the Beigle family from?

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

What did your Beigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beigle. 50% of Beigle men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labor
    20%
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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Beigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beigle 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Beigle. 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 168 military records available for the last name Beigle. For the veterans among your Beigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beigle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Beigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Beigle in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2000.

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