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Bythe Family History

Bythe 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: Blythe, Bathe, Wythe, Bothe, Bath, Bye, Buche, Barthe, Botte, Beth

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Where is the Bythe family from?

You can see how Bythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bythe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bythe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bythe families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bythe's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bythe families in 1891.
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What did your Bythe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bythe. 100% of Bythe women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Bythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bythe 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bythe. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bythe. For the veterans among your Bythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bythe lifespan?

Average Bythe life expectancy in 1972 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bythe 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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