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Bayers Family History

Bayers Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German (and possibly also Dutch) Bayer or Beyers or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Bayers family from?

You can see how Bayers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Bayers families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bayers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bayers families in 1891.
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What did your Bayers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bayers. 89% of Bayers 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
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bayers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayers 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 740 immigration records available for the last name Bayers. 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 598 military records available for the last name Bayers. For the veterans among your Bayers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bayers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bayers in 1949 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayers 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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