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Byrom Family History

Byrom Name Meaning

English: variant of Byron .

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


Similar surnames: Byrum, Byram, Borom, Biron, Borum, Brim, Boram, Brom, Borow, Crom

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Where is the Byrom family from?

You can see how Byrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byrom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 590 Byrom families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Byrom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Byrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Byrom. 31% of Byrom men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Byrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byrom were Cotton Doubler and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Colliery Hewer (retired)
    7%
  • Cotton Doubler
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Byrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Byrom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Byrom. For the veterans among your Byrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrom lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Byrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Byrom in 1956 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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