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Beler Family History

Beler 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: Beer, Bieler, Beger, Betler, Beller, Belter, Belger, Beeler, Belzer

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Where is the Beler family from?

You can see how Beler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Beler families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Beler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beler families in 1911.
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What did your Beler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Pressman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beler. 55% of Beler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beler women worked as a Pressman. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Commis
    28%
  • Journalier
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Pressman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beler 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Beler. 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 463 military records available for the last name Beler. For the veterans among your Beler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Beler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beler in 1950 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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