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Byus Family History

Byus Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Byas. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Byus family from?

You can see how Byus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Byus families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Byus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Byus families in 1891.
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What did your Byus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byus. 42% of Byus men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Byus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byus were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Office Clerk
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Byus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byus 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Byus. 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 502 military records available for the last name Byus. For the veterans among your Byus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Byus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Byus in 1955 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byus 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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