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Byrod Family History

Byrod 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: Byron, Brod, Byrd, Byrom, Baron, Bard, Herod, Bird, Boros, Brow

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Where is the Byrod family from?

You can see how Byrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrod family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Byrod families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Byrod families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Byrod's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Byrod families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Byrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byrod. 100% of Byrod men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Byrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrod 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Byrod. 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 48 military records available for the last name Byrod. For the veterans among your Byrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrod lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Byrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Byrod in 1971 was 80, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrod 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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