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Beymer Family History

Beymer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Böhmer (see Boehmer) or Bäumer (see Baumer)

and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beymer family from?

You can see how Beymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Beymer families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Beymer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beymer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beymer 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 Beymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beymer. 23% of Beymer men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Beymer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beymer were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Beymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beymer 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Beymer. 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 762 military records available for the last name Beymer. For the veterans among your Beymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beymer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Beymer in 1962 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beymer 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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