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You can see how Byce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Byce families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Byce's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Byce families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Byce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byce 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Byce. 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 408 military records available for the last name Byce. For the veterans among your Byce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byce lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Byce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Byce in 1958 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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