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Beyes Family History

Beyes 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: Keyes, Benes, Leyes, Beres, Boyes, Reyes, Bayes, Beyer, Bees, Beyea

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Where is the Beyes family from?

You can see how Beyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beyes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Beyes family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beyes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beyes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyes 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 Beyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beyes. 100% of Beyes 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyes 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Beyes. 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 191 military records available for the last name Beyes. For the veterans among your Beyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Beyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Beyes in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyes 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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