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Byara Family History

Byara 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: Bara, Byars, Byard, Bard, Bear, Barr, Basa, Beard, Baba, Barak

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Where is the Byara family from?

You can see how Byara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byara family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Byara families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Byara families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Byara's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Byara families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byara 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 71 census records available for the last name Byara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byara 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Byara. 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 3 military records available for the last name Byara. For the veterans among your Byara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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