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Beyett Family History

Beyett 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: Boyett, Brett, Beets, Beckett, Blewett, Bennett, Berrett, Jewett

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Where is the Beyett family from?

You can see how Beyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Beyett families living in Essex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Beyett's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Beyett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyett 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 Beyett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beyett. 34% of Beyett men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Beyett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Beyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyett 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Beyett. 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 126 military records available for the last name Beyett. For the veterans among your Beyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Beyett in 1964 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyett 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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