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Beyerly Family History

Beyerly 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: Byerly, Eyerly, Beyerle, Beverly, Bierly, Beery, Beverley, Byerley

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Where is the Beyerly family from?

You can see how Beyerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyerly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beyerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Beyerly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beyerly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beyerly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyerly 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 Beyerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beyerly. 100% of Beyerly men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Beyerly women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Beyerly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Beyerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyerly 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Beyerly. 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 140 military records available for the last name Beyerly. For the veterans among your Beyerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyerly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Beyerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Beyerly in 1967 was 94, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyerly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyerly 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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