This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Beitler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Beitler Family History

Beitler Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Beutler. from an ancient Germanic personal name related to Old High German wīt ‘far’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Beitler family from?

You can see how Beitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beitler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beitler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Beitler family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Beitler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beitler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beitler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Beitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beitler. 20% of Beitler men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Beitler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beitler were Clerk and Waitress.

View Census Data for Beitler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Beitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beitler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Beitler

Passenger Lists

There are 736 immigration records available for the last name Beitler. 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.

View all Beitler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beitler. For the veterans among your Beitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Beitler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Beitler family history

Discover More

What is the average Beitler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Beitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beitler in 1961 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beitler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beitler 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Beitler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial