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Beyreis Family History

Beyreis 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: Behrens, Bareis, Beres, Berres, Berens, Eyres, Beyers, Reis, Boris

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Where is the Beyreis family from?

You can see how Beyreis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyreis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyreis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Beyreis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Beyreis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beyreis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyreis 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 Beyreis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beyreis. 46% of Beyreis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beyreis women worked as a Waitress.

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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%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farming
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Beyreis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Beyreis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyreis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Beyreis. 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 44 military records available for the last name Beyreis. For the veterans among your Beyreis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyreis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Beyreis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beyreis in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyreis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyreis 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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