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Byest Family History

Byest Surname 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: Best, Brest, Brett, Brust, Oest, Brent, Borst, Baust, Bye, Byers

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Where is the Byest family from?

You can see how Byest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Byest families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Byest's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Byest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byest 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 Byest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byest. 100% of Byest 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Byest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byest 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Byest. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Byest. For the veterans among your Byest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byest lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Byest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Byest in 1973 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byest 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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