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Beyah Family History

Beyah Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Mauritania): probably from Arabic bayʿah ‘fealty’.

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


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Where is the Beyah family from?

You can see how Beyah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Beyah families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Beyah families living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Beyah's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Beyah families in 1911.
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What did your Beyah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beyah. 100% of Beyah men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Beyah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyah 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Beyah. 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 Beyah. For the veterans among your Beyah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyah lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Beyah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beyah in 1981 was 77, and 65 in 2002.

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