This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Byears family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Byears Family History

Byears 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: Byers, Bears, Byars, Bear, Beard, Sears, Baars, Ayers, Beers, Myers

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Byears family from?

You can see how Byears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byears family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Byears families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Byears families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Byears's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Byears families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byears surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Byears family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Byears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byears census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Byears

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Byears. 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.

View all Byears immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Byears. For the veterans among your Byears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Byears military records

You've only scratched the surface of Byears family history

Discover More

What is the average Byears lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Byears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Byears in 1972 was 61, and 68 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byears

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byears 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Byears family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial