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Beyser Family History

Beyser 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: Peyser, Keyser, Beiser, Besser, Beyer, Belser, Heyser, Beymer, Beyler

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Where is the Beyser family from?

You can see how Beyser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Beyser families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Beyser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Beyser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyser 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 Beyser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid Private Home was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beyser. 100% of Beyser women worked as a Maid Private Home.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid Private Home
    100%

What Beyser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Beyser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyser 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Beyser. 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 Beyser. For the veterans among your Beyser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Beyser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Beyser in 1966 was 36, and 64 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyser 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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