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Beyhl Family History

Beyhl 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: Behl, Beyl, Bell, Beal, Gehl, Bel, Bahl, Hehl, Buhl, Bey

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Where is the Beyhl family from?

You can see how Beyhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyhl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyhl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Beyhl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beyhl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beyhl families in 1880.
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What did your Beyhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beyhl. 100% of Beyhl women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Beyhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyhl 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Beyhl. 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 165 military records available for the last name Beyhl. For the veterans among your Beyhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyhl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Beyhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Beyhl in 1960 was 63, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyhl 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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