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Byors Family History

Byors 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: Byers, Bors, Byars, Byous, Boris, York, Boros, Bos, Bora, Borst

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Where is the Byors family from?

You can see how Byors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byors family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Byors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Byors families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Byors's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Byors families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byors 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 Byors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byors. 30% of Byors men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Byors women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byors were Proprietor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Byors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byors 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Byors. 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 63 military records available for the last name Byors. For the veterans among your Byors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byors lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Byors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Byors in 1978 was 69, and 65 in 1991.

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