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Beyrer Family History

Beyrer Surname Meaning

South German:: variant of Beurer and in North America (also) an altered form of this. derivative of Bayer.

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


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Where is the Beyrer family from?

You can see how Beyrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyrer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beyrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Beyrer family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beyrer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Beyrer families in 1841.
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What did your Beyrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beyrer. 50% of Beyrer men worked as an Owner and 100% of Beyrer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Beyrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Beyrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyrer 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Beyrer. 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 247 military records available for the last name Beyrer. For the veterans among your Beyrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyrer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beyrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beyrer in 1963 was 70, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyrer 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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