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Bein Family History

Bein Name Meaning

German: from Bein ‘bone leg’ as a nickname for a cripple or for someone who was exceptionally long-legged. In some cases it may be a short form of a compound name containing this element such as Langbein (‘long leg’) Stelzbein (‘peg leg’). North German: from a short form of the personal name Bernhard . In Low German the older short form Behn (see Behn ) was diphthongized to Bein. German: in some cases possibly a topographic name referring to an enclosed pasture see Bunde .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Wein, Behn, Benn, Bain, Been, Mein, Lein, Bean, Bern, Dein

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Where is the Bein family from?

You can see how Bein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Bein families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bein families in 1911.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Clerk
67%
Farmer
34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Teacher
100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bein 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Bein. For the veterans among your Bein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bein lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bein in 1953 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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