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Byrans Family History

Byrans 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: Byrns, Brand, Burns, Bras, Buras, Krans, Byron, Brass, Beran, Byrne

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Where is the Byrans family from?

You can see how Byrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Byrans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Byrans family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Byrans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Byrans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrans 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 Byrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrans 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Byrans. 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 128 military records available for the last name Byrans. For the veterans among your Byrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Byrans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Byrans in 1969 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrans 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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