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Byllis Family History

Byllis 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: Bullis, Bellis, Ballis, Allis, Ballin, Mellis, Balles, Millis, Dellis

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Where is the Byllis family from?

You can see how Byllis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byllis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Byllis family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Byllis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Byllis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byllis 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 7 census records available for the last name Byllis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byllis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Byllis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Byllis. For the veterans among your Byllis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byllis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byllis

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