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Beyra Family History

Beyra 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: Bera, Berra, Beyea, Beyda, Bear, Beer, Berry, Bara, Beard, Serra

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Where is the Beyra family from?

You can see how Beyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1861. The most Beyra families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Beyra families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beyra's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Beyra families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Beyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyra 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Beyra. 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 5 military records available for the last name Beyra. For the veterans among your Beyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyra lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Beyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beyra in 1994 was 89, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyra 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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