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Byornasson Family History

Byornasson Name 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: Jonasson, Bjornson, Branson, Bernson, Bramson, Barrasso, Berntson

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Where is the Byornasson family from?

You can see how Byornasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byornasson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Byornasson families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Byornasson's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Byornasson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Byornasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byornasson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Byornasson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Byornasson. For the veterans among your Byornasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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