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Bylance Family History

Bylance 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: Lance, Blanc, Blanco, Blanch, Ballance, Blanck, Byland, Blanche

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Where is the Bylance family from?

You can see how Bylance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bylance family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bylance family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bylance's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bylance families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bylance 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 21 census records available for the last name Bylance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bylance 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bylance. 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 Bylance. For the veterans among your Bylance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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