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Bymer Family History

Bymer Name 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 1880 there were 10 Bymer families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bymer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bymer families in 1880.
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.

What did your Bymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bymer. 24% of Bymer men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Bymer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bymer were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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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 USA, 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.

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