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Beyers Name Meaning

North German: variant of Beyer . Dutch: variant of Beijers a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Beyer, Bryers, Bayers, Weyers, Beers, Meyers, Boyer, Beder, Bevers

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Where is the Beyers family from?

You can see how Beyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beyers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Beyers families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beyers's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Beyers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beyers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beyers. 56% of Beyers men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Labourer
    45%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beyers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beyers. For the veterans among your Beyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyers lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Beyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beyers in 1943 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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