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Bymers Family History

Bymers 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: Byers, Wymer, Ayers, Beers, Myers, Syers, Byrer, Demers, Rymer

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Where is the Bymers family from?

You can see how Bymers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bymers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bymers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bymers families living in New Jersey. This was about 10% of all the recorded Bymers's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bymers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bymers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bymers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bymers. 28% of Bymers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bymers women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bymers were Helper and Librarian. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Librarian
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bymers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bymers 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Bymers. 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 122 military records available for the last name Bymers. For the veterans among your Bymers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bymers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bymers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bymers in 1963 was 63, and 91 in 2002.

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