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Beerthuis Family History

Beerthuis 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: Berghuis, Bulthuis, Beets, Bethune, Pertuit, Wertheim, Beers

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Where is the Beerthuis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beerthuis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beerthuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beerthuis. 100% of Beerthuis men worked as a Plasterer. .

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Beerthuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beerthuis 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 Beerthuis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beerthuis. For the veterans among your Beerthuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beerthuis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Beerthuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beerthuis in 1962 was 73, and 83 in 2000.

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