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Byran Family History

Byran Surname Meaning

see Byrom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Byran family from?

You can see how Byran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Byran families living in Worcestershire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Byran's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Byran families in 1891.
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What did your Byran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Byran. 100% of Byran 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Byran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byran 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Byran. 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 652 military records available for the last name Byran. For the veterans among your Byran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Byran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Byran in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byran 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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