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Beeber Family History

Beeber Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bieber or of its variant Biber ‘beaver’.

English (Stafforshire): probably of German origin (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Beeber family from?

You can see how Beeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beeber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Beeber families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Beeber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beeber families in 1911.
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What did your Beeber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beeber. 18% of Beeber men worked as a Proprietor and 42% of Beeber women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beeber were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeber 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Beeber. 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 518 military records available for the last name Beeber. For the veterans among your Beeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeber lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Beeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Beeber in 1958 was 54, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beeber 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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