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Byrs Family History

Byrs 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: Byers, Bors, Byas, Byars, Byus, Byrn, Byrd, Byrns, Bard, Barr

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Where is the Byrs family from?

You can see how Byrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Byrs family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Byrs's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Byrs families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Byrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrs 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Byrs. 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 36 military records available for the last name Byrs. For the veterans among your Byrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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