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Byras Family History

Byras 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: Bras, Buras, Byas, Byram, Byrns, Ras, Boris, Bara, Barak, Karas

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Where is the Byras family from?

You can see how Byras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Byras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Byras families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Byras's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Byras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byras. 100% of Byras men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Byras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byras 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Byras. 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 13 military records available for the last name Byras. For the veterans among your Byras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byras lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Byras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Byras in 1971 was 18, and 75 in 1999.

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