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Byork Family History

Byork 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: York, Bork, Bjork, Brock, Bora, Stork, Borg, Block, Berk, Brook

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Where is the Byork family from?

You can see how Byork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byork family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Byork families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Byork family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Byork's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Byork families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Byork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byork 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Byork. 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 127 military records available for the last name Byork. For the veterans among your Byork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byork lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Byork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Byork in 1973 was 89, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byork 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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