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Byham Family History

Byham Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): habitational name from Byham Hall in Great Maplestead (Essex).

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


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Where is the Byham family from?

You can see how Byham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Byham families living in Suffolk. This was about 39% of all the recorded Byham's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Byham families in 1891.
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What did your Byham 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 Byham. 28% of Byham men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Byham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byham were Painter and Domestic Servant.

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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
    28%
  • Malster
    19%
  • Lorry Driver
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Byham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byham 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Byham. 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 474 military records available for the last name Byham. For the veterans among your Byham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byham lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Byham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Byham in 1952 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byham 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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