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Byheny Family History

Byheny 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: Doheny, Bohen, Breheny, Bahena, Behen, Henry, Schenk, Chen, Zheng

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Where is the Byheny family from?

You can see how Byheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byheny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Byheny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Byheny families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Byheny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Byheny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byheny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Byheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byheny 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 Byheny. 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 18 military records available for the last name Byheny. For the veterans among your Byheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byheny lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Byheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Byheny in 1974 was 75, and 55 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byheny 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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