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Beine Name Meaning

North German: variant of Behne (see Behn ).

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


Similar surnames: Behne, Beinke, Bein, Benne, Beiner, Beene, Beins, Berne, Beese, Dein

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Where is the Beine family from?

You can see how Beine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Beine families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beine's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Beine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beine. 40% of Beine men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Beine women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beine were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beine 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Beine. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beine. For the veterans among your Beine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beine lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Beine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Beine in 1960 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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