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Byllie Family History

Byllie 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: Billie, Wyllie, Bolle, Belle, Ballin, Bullis, Balle, Bailie, Bellin

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Where is the Byllie family from?

You can see how Byllie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byllie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Byllie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Byllie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Byllie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Byllie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Byllie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byllie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Byllie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Byllie. For the veterans among your Byllie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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