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Byrman Family History

Byrman 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: Berman, Burman, Barman, Birman, Byman, Borman, Norman, German, Bowman

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Where is the Byrman family from?

You can see how Byrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Byrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Byrman family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Byrman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Byrman families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Byrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrman 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Byrman. 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 Byrman. For the veterans among your Byrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Byrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Byrman in 1979 was 79, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrman 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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