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Beyea Family History

Beyea Name Meaning

Altered form of French Bouyer .

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


Similar surnames: Alyea, Belyea, Boyea, Cayea, Beyda, Bethea, Beyke, Belyeu, Blea

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Where is the Beyea family from?

You can see how Beyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyea family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Beyea families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beyea's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Beyea families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beyea. 27% of Beyea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beyea women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Crane Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 299 immigration records available for the last name Beyea. 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 299 military records available for the last name Beyea. For the veterans among your Beyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyea lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Beyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beyea in 1959 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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