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Byris Family History

Byris 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: Boris, Baris, Byrns, Paris, Boros, Idris, Baros, Cyrus, Burns, Bras

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Where is the Byris family from?

You can see how Byris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byris family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Byris families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Byris family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Byris's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Byris families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byris ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Byris ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Byris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byris 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Byris. 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 7 military records available for the last name Byris. For the veterans among your Byris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byris lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Byris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Byris in 1973 was 69, and 55 in 2002.

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