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Beyl Family History

Beyl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Beil. Dutch: variant of Beijl itself a variant of Bijl.

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


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Where is the Beyl family from?

You can see how Beyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beyl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beyl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Beyl family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Beyl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beyl families in 1911.
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What did your Beyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beyl. 30% of Beyl men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Beyl women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beyl were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Beyl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beyl 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Beyl. 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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Draft Cards

There are 764 military records available for the last name Beyl. For the veterans among your Beyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beyl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beyl in 1962 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beyl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beyl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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