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Bymer Family History

Bymer 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: Wymer, Byrer, Rymer, Brymer, Bomer, Byker, Hymer, Byler, Beymer, Byer

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Where is the Bymer family from?

You can see how Bymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bymer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bymer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bymer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bymer 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 Bymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bymer. 100% of Bymer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bymer 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Bymer. 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 76 military records available for the last name Bymer. For the veterans among your Bymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bymer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Bymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bymer in 1973 was 86, and 51 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bymer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bymer 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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