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Beyan Family History

Beyan 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: Bean, Bryan, Belan, Beran, Behan, Beman, Boyan, Bevan, Began, Yan

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Where is the Beyan family from?

You can see how Beyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beyan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Beyan families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beyan's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Beyan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beyan. 50% of Beyan 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
    50%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyan 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Beyan. 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 137 military records available for the last name Beyan. For the veterans among your Beyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Beyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Beyan in 1966 was 51, and 75 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyan 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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