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Bylee Family History

Bylee 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: Rylee, Bybee, Byle, Byler, Blee, Byles, Lee, Bolle, Oyler, Belle

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Where is the Bylee family from?

You can see how Bylee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bylee family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Bylee families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bylee's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bylee families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Bylee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bylee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bylee. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bylee. For the veterans among your Bylee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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