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Beynor Family History

Beynor 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: Beynon, Berner, Gaynor, Eynon, Benner, Vernor, Meylor, Beiner, Menor

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Where is the Beynor family from?

You can see how Beynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beynor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beynor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Beynor families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beynor's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Beynor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beynor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Beynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beynor 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Beynor. 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 9 military records available for the last name Beynor. For the veterans among your Beynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beynor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Beynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beynor in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beynor 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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