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Byant Family History

Byant 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: Wyant, Brant, Bryant, Ryant, Yant, Yang, Yan, Bean, Brand, Ban

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Where is the Byant family from?

You can see how Byant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Byant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Byant families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Byant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Byant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byant 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 Byant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byant. 32% of Byant men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Byant women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byant were Carpenter and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

What Byant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Byant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byant 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Byant. 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 213 military records available for the last name Byant. For the veterans among your Byant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byant lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Byant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Byant in 1974 was 54, and 22 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byant 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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