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Byram Family History

Byram Surname Meaning

English: variant of Byron.

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


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Where is the Byram family from?

You can see how Byram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 166 Byram families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Byram's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Byram families in 1891.
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What did your Byram 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 Byram. 50% of Byram men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Byram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byram were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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
    50%
  • Railway Engine Driver
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • House Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Byram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byram 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 Byram. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Byram. For the veterans among your Byram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byram lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Byram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Byram in 1944 was 26, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byram 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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