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Byerlay Family History

Byerlay 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: Byerly, Byerley, Berley, Bierly, Eyerly, Lyerly, Byrley, Lyerla

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Where is the Byerlay family from?

You can see how Byerlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byerlay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Byerlay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Byerlay families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Byerlay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Byerlay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byerlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Byerlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byerlay 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Byerlay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Byerlay. For the veterans among your Byerlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byerlay lifespan?

Between 1941 and 1985, in the United States, Byerlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Byerlay in 1941 was 56, and 92 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byerlay 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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