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Beyen Family History

Beyen 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: Been, Belen, Beyer, Beyea, Feyen, Heyen, Beye, Beren, Behen, Beyene

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Where is the Beyen family from?

You can see how Beyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Beyen families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Beyen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyen 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 Beyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beyen. 40% of Beyen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Supervisor
    20%
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What Beyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Beyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyen 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Beyen. 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 106 military records available for the last name Beyen. For the veterans among your Beyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Beyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Beyen in 1965 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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