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Byes Family History

Byes Surname Meaning

Altered form of Byers.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Byes family from?

You can see how Byes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Byes families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Byes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Byes families in 1911.
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What did your Byes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byes. 57% of Byes men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Byes women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byes were Porter and Secretary.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Porter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Byes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Byes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byes 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Byes. 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 317 military records available for the last name Byes. For the veterans among your Byes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Byes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Byes in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byes 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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