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Byklum Family History

Byklum 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: Blum, Bynum, Byrum, Bakkum, Allum, Baum, Lum, Plum, Yum, Borum

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Where is the Byklum family from?

You can see how Byklum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byklum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Byklum families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Byklum's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Byklum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byklum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Byklum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byklum. 47% of Byklum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Byklum women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Hired Hand
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Byklum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Byklum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byklum 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Byklum. 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 8 military records available for the last name Byklum. For the veterans among your Byklum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byklum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Byklum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Byklum in 1966 was 92, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byklum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byklum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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