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Byriter Family History

Byriter 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: Bywater, Brier, Barter, Breiter, Byrer, Briner, Brimer, Beiter

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Where is the Byriter family from?

You can see how Byriter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byriter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Byriter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Byriter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Byriter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byriter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byriter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Byriter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byriter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Byriter. 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 11 military records available for the last name Byriter. For the veterans among your Byriter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byriter lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Byriter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Byriter in 1978 was 57, and 49 in 2002.

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