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Bylen Family History

Bylen 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: Bolen, Nylen, Belen, Hylen, Bulen, Byle, Byler, Byles, Boylen, Allen

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Where is the Bylen family from?

You can see how Bylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bylen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bylen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Bylen families living in Arkansas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bylen's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Bylen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bylen 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 136 census records available for the last name Bylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bylen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bylen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bylen. For the veterans among your Bylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bylen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1971, in the United States, Bylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bylen in 1969 was 51, and 82 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bylen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bylen 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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