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Beyar Family History

Beyar 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, Boyar, Bejar, Beyer, Behar, Bean, Beer, Beal, Beard, Meyer

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Where is the Beyar family from?

You can see how Beyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Beyar families living in Maine. This was about 56% of all the recorded Beyar's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Beyar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyar 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 Beyar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beyar. 100% of Beyar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Beyar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Beyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyar 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Beyar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Beyar. For the veterans among your Beyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Beyar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Beyar in 1975 was 47, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyar 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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