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Bealer Family History

Bealer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Biehler or Buehler.

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


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Where is the Bealer family from?

You can see how Bealer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bealer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bealer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Bealer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bealer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bealer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bealer 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 Bealer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bealer. 24% of Bealer men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Bealer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bealer were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bealer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bealer 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Bealer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bealer. For the veterans among your Bealer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bealer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bealer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bealer in 1955 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bealer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bealer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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