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Bygar Family History

Bygar 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: Bogar, Bear, Ungar, Beger, Bonar, Bitar, Nagar, Sugar, Bar, Lugar

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Where is the Bygar family from?

You can see how Bygar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bygar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bygar families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Bygar families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bygar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bygar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bygar 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 20 census records available for the last name Bygar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bygar 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bygar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bygar. For the veterans among your Bygar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bygar lifespan?

Average Bygar life expectancy in 1984 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bygar 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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