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Byshe Family History

Byshe 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: Bye, Bosse, Bush, Buche, Blythe, Beste, Bushey, Byrne, Bache, Busse

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Where is the Byshe family from?

You can see how Byshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byshe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Byshe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Byshe families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Byshe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Byshe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byshe 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 159 census records available for the last name Byshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byshe 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Byshe. 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 96 military records available for the last name Byshe. For the veterans among your Byshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byshe lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Byshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Byshe in 1981 was 76, and 81 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byshe 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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