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Beerhorst Family History

Beerhorst 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: Berhorst, Berghorst, Barhorst, Bockhorst, Ter Horst, Batenhorst

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Where is the Beerhorst family from?

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

What did your Beerhorst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Beerhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beerhorst 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Beerhorst. 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 11 military records available for the last name Beerhorst. For the veterans among your Beerhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beerhorst lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Beerhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beerhorst in 1970 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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