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Bylis Family History

Bylis 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: Balis, Byles, Baylis, Boris, Melis, Lis, Bliss, Solis, Bayliss, Allis

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Where is the Bylis family from?

You can see how Bylis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bylis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bylis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bylis families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Bylis's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Bylis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bylis 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 98 census records available for the last name Bylis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bylis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bylis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bylis. For the veterans among your Bylis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bylis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Bylis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bylis in 1972 was 76, and 56 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bylis 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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