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Byma Family History

Byma 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: Tyma, Wyma, Byman, Buma, Ma, Boda, Bara, Basa, Baba, Ba

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Where is the Byma family from?

You can see how Byma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Byma families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Byma families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Byma's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Byma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byma 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 266 census records available for the last name Byma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byma 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Byma. 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 21 military records available for the last name Byma. For the veterans among your Byma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byma lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Byma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Byma in 1974 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byma 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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