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Byte Family History

Byte 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: Bye, Boyte, Bate, Byce, Byle, Bute, Kyte, Butt, Rye, Batt

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Where is the Byte family from?

You can see how Byte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byte family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Byte families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Byte's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Byte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byte 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 Byte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Byte. 100% of Byte 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Byte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Byte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byte 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Byte. 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 military records available for the last name Byte. For the veterans among your Byte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byte lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Byte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Byte in 1982 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byte 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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