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Byersdorfer Family History

Byersdorfer 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: Beyersdorf, Bergdorf, Arndorfer, Beversdorf, Arensdorf, Berrier

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Where is the Byersdorfer family from?

You can see how Byersdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byersdorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Byersdorfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Byersdorfer families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Byersdorfer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Byersdorfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Byersdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byersdorfer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Byersdorfer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Byersdorfer. For the veterans among your Byersdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byersdorfer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Byersdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Byersdorfer in 1966 was 74, and 48 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byersdorfer 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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