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Byrum Family History

Byrum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Byron.

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


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Where is the Byrum family from?

You can see how Byrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrum family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Byrum families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Byrum's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Byrum families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrum 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 Byrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byrum. 30% of Byrum men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Byrum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byrum were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Byrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrum 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Byrum. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Byrum. For the veterans among your Byrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrum lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Byrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Byrum in 1953 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrum 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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