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Byher Family History

Byher 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: Byrer, Byker, Byler, Byer, Baker, Beer, Bauer, Usher, Baer, Becher

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Where is the Byher family from?

You can see how Byher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Byher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Byher families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Byher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Byher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Byher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byher 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Byher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Byher. For the veterans among your Byher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byher 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byher

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