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Byrens Family History

Byrens 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: Berens, Byrns, Brent, Buren, Burns, Byron, Byers, Bares, Byrne, Bress

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Where is the Byrens family from?

You can see how Byrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Byrens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Byrens family living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Byrens's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Byrens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrens 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 Byrens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byrens. 100% of Byrens men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Byrens women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Byrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrens 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Byrens. 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 77 military records available for the last name Byrens. For the veterans among your Byrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Byrens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Byrens in 1968 was 72, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrens 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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