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Byerlen Family History

Byerlen 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: Byerley, Berlin, Berley, Bergen, Yellen, Byerly, Behlen, Belen

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Where is the Byerlen family from?

You can see how Byerlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byerlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Byerlen family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Byerlen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Byerlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byerlen 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 2 census records available for the last name Byerlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byerlen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Byerlen. 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 Byerlen. For the veterans among your Byerlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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