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Byden Family History

Byden Surname Meaning

see Beeden. The pronunciation /baidn/ would fit the derivation there at (2 ii) from Baydon (Wilts).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Byden family from?

You can see how Byden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Byden families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Byden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Byden families in 1911.
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What did your Byden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Byden. 100% of Byden men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Byden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Byden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byden 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Byden. 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 36 military records available for the last name Byden. For the veterans among your Byden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byden lifespan?

Average Byden life expectancy in 1983 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byden 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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