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Byrts Family History

Byrts 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: Burts, Barts, Borts, Byrns, Boris, Boros, Baros, Beets, Cyrus, Burns

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Where is the Byrts family from?

You can see how Byrts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Byrts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Byrts family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Byrts's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Byrts families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Byrts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrts 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Byrts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Byrts. For the veterans among your Byrts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrts lifespan?

Average Byrts life expectancy in 1986 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrts 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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