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Beynes Family History

Beynes 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: Benes, Baynes, Bynes, Berner, Barnes, Haynes, Bene, Mynes, Berkes

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Where is the Beynes family from?

You can see how Beynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beynes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beynes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Beynes family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beynes's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Beynes families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beynes 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 Beynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beynes. 100% of Beynes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Beynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beynes 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Beynes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Beynes. For the veterans among your Beynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beynes lifespan?

Average Beynes life expectancy in 1986 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beynes 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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