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Beireis Family History

Beireis 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: Behrens, Bareis, Beres, Berres, Bires, Berens, Baires, Reis, Boris

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Where is the Beireis family from?

You can see how Beireis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beireis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beireis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Beireis families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Beireis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Beireis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beireis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beireis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beireis. 67% of Beireis 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Beireis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beireis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Beireis. 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 109 military records available for the last name Beireis. For the veterans among your Beireis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beireis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Beireis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beireis in 1961 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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