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Beyt Family History

Beyt 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: Best, Bey, Belt, Bert, Bent, Beat, Bett, Beye, Boyt, Keyt

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Where is the Beyt family from?

You can see how Beyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Beyt families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beyt's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Beyt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyt 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 Beyt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beyt. 100% of Beyt 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%

What Beyt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Beyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Beyt. 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 21 military records available for the last name Beyt. For the veterans among your Beyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Beyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Beyt in 1962 was 58, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyt 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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