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Byzer Family History

Byzer 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: Byrer, Byker, Bazer, Byler, Hyzer, Byer, Kyzer, Baker, Beer, Bauer

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Where is the Byzer family from?

You can see how Byzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byzer family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Byzer family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Byzer's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Byzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byzer 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 24 census records available for the last name Byzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byzer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Byzer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Byzer. For the veterans among your Byzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byzer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byzer 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 Byzer

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