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Byrtus Family History

Byrtus 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: Bartus, Cyrus, Brus, Barkus, Bartos, Burts, Brutus, Baltus, Martus

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Where is the Byrtus family from?

You can see how Byrtus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrtus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Byrtus families living in Wyoming. This was about 50% of all the recorded Byrtus's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Byrtus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrtus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byrtus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byrtus. 40% of Byrtus 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
    40%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Auto Mechanic
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Byrtus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrtus 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Byrtus. 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 79 military records available for the last name Byrtus. For the veterans among your Byrtus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrtus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Byrtus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Byrtus in 1956 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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