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Beber Family History

Beber Surname Meaning

German: nickname from the dialect word Beber ‘beaver’. See also Bever Bieber.

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname or topographic name from Slovenian archaic and Croatian dialect beber ‘beaver’.

Slovenian and Croatian: altered form of Veber ‘weaver’.

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


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Where is the Beber family from?

You can see how Beber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Beber families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Beber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beber families in 1911.
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What did your Beber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beber. 22% of Beber men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Beber women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beber were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • House Keeping
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Beber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beber 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Beber. 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 629 military records available for the last name Beber. For the veterans among your Beber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beber in 1962 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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