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Byrski Family History

Byrski 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: Borski, Burski, Barski, Barsky, Barsi, Gorski, Broski, Turski, Mirski

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Where is the Byrski family from?

You can see how Byrski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Byrski families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Byrski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Byrski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byrski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byrski. 25% of Byrski men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Mill Worker
    25%
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What Byrski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Byrski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrski 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Byrski. 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 41 military records available for the last name Byrski. For the veterans among your Byrski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Byrski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Byrski in 1971 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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