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Beyley Family History

Beyley 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: Berley, Begley, Bewley, Betley, Beeley, Bexley, Beley, Besley, Bayley

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Where is the Beyley family from?

You can see how Beyley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beyley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Beyley families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beyley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beyley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyley 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 Beyley ancestors do for a living?

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

What Beyley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Beyley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyley 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Beyley. 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 37 military records available for the last name Beyley. For the veterans among your Beyley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beyley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beyley in 1962 was 77, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyley 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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