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Beye Family History

Beye Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Bey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Boye, Heye, Bey, Beyer, Beyl, Baye, Bever, Boie, Behe, Blye

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Where is the Beye family from?

You can see how Beye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Beye families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beye 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 Beye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beye. 44% of Beye men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Beye women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beye were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beye 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Beye. 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 340 military records available for the last name Beye. For the veterans among your Beye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beye lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Beye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Beye in 1951 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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