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Beito Family History

Beito Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm in Valdres so named from a river name formed with an element meaning ‘pasture’ or ‘freezing cold’.

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


Similar surnames: Beitz, Heit, Berto, Brito, Benton, Leith, Belton, Beato, Britz, Bitz

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Where is the Beito family from?

You can see how Beito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Beito families living in South Dakota. This was about 14% of all the recorded Beito's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Beito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beito. 60% of Beito men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Beito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beito 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Beito. 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 88 military records available for the last name Beito. For the veterans among your Beito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beito lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Beito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beito in 1965 was 79, and 72 in 2003.

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