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Byor Family History

Byor 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: Boor, Bor, Byer, Bao, Bear, Yon, You, Barr, Beer, Lyon

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Where is the Byor family from?

You can see how Byor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Byor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Byor family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Byor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Byor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byor 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 194 census records available for the last name Byor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byor 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Byor. 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 13 military records available for the last name Byor. For the veterans among your Byor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byor lifespan?

Average Byor life expectancy in 1966 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byor 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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