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Beins Family History

Beins Surname Meaning

North German:: patronymic from the personal name Bein a shortened form of Bernhard.

In some cases, as a variant of Beines, it may be a topographic name referring to an enclosed pasture (see Bunde).

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


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Where is the Beins family from?

You can see how Beins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Beins families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beins's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Beins families in 1911.
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What did your Beins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beins. 47% of Beins men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Beins women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beins were Farming and Operator.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beins 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Beins. 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 359 military records available for the last name Beins. For the veterans among your Beins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beins lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Beins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beins in 1956 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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