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Beir Family History

Beir Surname 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: Bear, Beer, Bein, Weir, Beil, Bir, Beim, Keir, Ber, Beier

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Where is the Beir family from?

You can see how Beir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beir family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Beir families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Beir's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beir 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 Beir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beir. 36% of Beir men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Beir women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beir were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Beir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beir 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Beir. 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 478 military records available for the last name Beir. For the veterans among your Beir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beir lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Beir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Beir in 1963 was 64, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beir 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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