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Byat Family History

Byat 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: Boat, Byam, Beat, Byas, Bhat, Yan, Butt, Bao, Bean, Bear

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Where is the Byat family from?

You can see how Byat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byat family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Byat families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Byat families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Byat's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Byat families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byat 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 126 census records available for the last name Byat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byat 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Byat. 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 2 military records available for the last name Byat. For the veterans among your Byat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byat 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 Byat

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