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Beihl Family History

Beihl 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: Beil, Behl, Bihl, Reihl, Weihl, Deihl, Bell, Brill, Beal, Bill

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Where is the Beihl family from?

You can see how Beihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beihl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Beihl family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Beihl's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Beihl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beihl 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 Beihl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beihl. 42% of Beihl men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Beihl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beihl were Clerk and Key Punch Operator. .

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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
    42%
  • Molder
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Key Punch Operator
    40%
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What Beihl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beihl 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Beihl. 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 295 military records available for the last name Beihl. For the veterans among your Beihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beihl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beihl in 1962 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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