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Beul Family History

Beul 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: Bell, Beal, Bel, Beil, Berl, Beu, Behl, Reul, Beel, Beus

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Where is the Beul family from?

You can see how Beul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beul family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Beul families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beul's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Beul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beul. 55% of Beul men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Beul women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beul were Clerk and Own House. .

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Own House
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beul 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Beul. 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 947 military records available for the last name Beul. For the veterans among your Beul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beul lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Beul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beul in 1975 was 51, and 48 in 1992.

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