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Byette Family History

Byette 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: Boyette, Myette, Brett, Klette, Better, Beste, Botte, Jette, Binette

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Where is the Byette family from?

You can see how Byette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Byette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Byette families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Byette's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Byette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byette 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 Byette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Byette. 50% of Byette men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Byette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Byette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byette 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 Byette. 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 42 military records available for the last name Byette. For the veterans among your Byette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byette lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Byette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Byette in 1985 was 61, and 86 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byette 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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