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Beyette Family History

Beyette 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: Boyette, Meyette, Bessette, Binette, Benetti, Payette, Bequette

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Where is the Beyette family from?

You can see how Beyette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Beyette families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Beyette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beyette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyette 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 Beyette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beyette. 39% of Beyette men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Beyette women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beyette were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Beyette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beyette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyette 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Beyette. 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 181 military records available for the last name Beyette. For the veterans among your Beyette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyette lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Beyette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Beyette in 1952 was 37, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyette 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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