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Bylund Name Meaning

Swedish and Norwegian: ornamental name composed of the elements by ‘farm’ (from Old Norse býr) + lund ‘grove’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Byland, Nylund, Lund, Edlund, Eklund, Oslund, Ostlund, Ohlund, Ryland

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Where is the Bylund family from?

You can see how Bylund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bylund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bylund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Bylund families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bylund's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bylund families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bylund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bylund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bylund. 33% of Bylund men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bylund women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bylund were Painter and Secretary. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bylund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bylund 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bylund. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 382 military records available for the last name Bylund. For the veterans among your Bylund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bylund lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bylund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bylund in 1956 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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