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Byhard Family History

Byhard 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: Byard, Bard, Hard, Beard, Yard, Chard, Bayard, Bovard, Byford

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Where is the Byhard family from?

You can see how Byhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byhard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Byhard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Byhard families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Byhard's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Byhard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Byhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byhard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Byhard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Byhard. For the veterans among your Byhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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