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Byther Family History

Byther 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: Bither, Ryther, Becher, Butler, Esther, Butter, Bacher, Bucher

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Where is the Byther family from?

You can see how Byther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Byther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Byther families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Byther's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Byther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byther 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 Byther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byther. 25% of Byther men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

What Byther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Byther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byther 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Byther. 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 86 military records available for the last name Byther. For the veterans among your Byther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byther lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Byther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Byther in 1955 was 42, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byther 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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