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Byman Family History

Byman Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name or occupational name from by ‘farm’ + man ‘man’.

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Bijman probably an equivalent of Bijker ‘beekeeper’ (see Byker).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Byman family from?

You can see how Byman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Byman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Byman families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Byman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Byman families in 1891.
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What did your Byman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Byman. 100% of Byman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Byman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byman 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Byman. 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 276 military records available for the last name Byman. For the veterans among your Byman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Byman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Byman in 1952 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byman 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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