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Byrem Family History

Byrem 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: Byrer, Byrom, Byrum, Byram, Brem, Borel, Buren, Bye, Brehm, Borum

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Where is the Byrem family from?

You can see how Byrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Byrem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Byrem families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Byrem's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Byrem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Byrem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byrem. 20% of Byrem men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Draftsman
    20%

What Byrem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Byrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrem 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Byrem. 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 108 military records available for the last name Byrem. For the veterans among your Byrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Byrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Byrem in 1966 was 92, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byrem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrem 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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