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Bydall Family History

Bydall 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: Ball, Bodell, Dall, Ryall, Rydell, Lyall, Badal, Udall, Bedell

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Where is the Bydall family from?

You can see how Bydall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bydall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bydall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Bydall family living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bydall's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Bydall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bydall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bydall 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bydall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bydall. For the veterans among your Bydall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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