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Byrons Family History

Byrons 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: Byron, Brons, Byrns, Baron, Boros, Baros, Burns, Tyrone, Bross, Biron

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Where is the Byrons family from?

You can see how Byrons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byrons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Byrons families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Byrons's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Byrons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byrons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Textile Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byrons. 25% of Byrons men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Byrons women worked as a Textile Worker. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Stock Maker
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Textile Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Byrons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrons 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Byrons. 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 55 military records available for the last name Byrons. For the veterans among your Byrons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrons lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Byrons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Byrons in 1976 was 100, and 91 in 1999.

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