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Byhanna Family History

Byhanna 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: Behanna, Hanna, Khanna, Bohannan, Mahanna, Banda, Barna, Bann, Manna

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Byhanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byhanna 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Byhanna. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Byhanna. For the veterans among your Byhanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byhanna lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Byhanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Byhanna in 1967 was 72, and 76 in 2001.

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