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Byrams Family History

Byrams 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: Byram, Bras, Buras, Brass, Bram, Grams, Byam, Hyams, Byas, Abrams

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Where is the Byrams family from?

You can see how Byrams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrams family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Byrams families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Byrams family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Byrams's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Byrams families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrams 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 51 census records available for the last name Byrams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrams 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Byrams. 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 25 military records available for the last name Byrams. For the veterans among your Byrams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrams lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Byrams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Byrams in 1971 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrams 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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