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Byewell Family History

Byewell Surname 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: Yewell, Jewell, Sewell, Bagwell, Boswell, Bonwell, Newell, Bakewell

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Where is the Byewell family from?

You can see how Byewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byewell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Byewell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Byewell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Byewell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byewell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Byewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byewell 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 immigration records available for the last name Byewell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Byewell. For the veterans among your Byewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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