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Beyor Family History

Beyor 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: Beyer, Bedor, Bear, Beer, Meyer, Bator, Mayor, Beger, Heyer, Bayer

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Where is the Beyor family from?

You can see how Beyor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Beyor families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Beyor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beyor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyor 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 Beyor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beyor. 46% of Beyor men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Beyor women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beyor were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    46%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Beyor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beyor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyor 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Beyor. 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 84 military records available for the last name Beyor. For the veterans among your Beyor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyor lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Beyor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beyor in 1961 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyor 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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