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Byker Family History

Byker Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Bijker an occupational name for an apiculturist a beekeeper derived from bij ‘bee’.

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


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Where is the Byker family from?

You can see how Byker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Byker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Byker families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Byker's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Byker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Byker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byker. 58% of Byker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Byker women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byker were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Princh Press Operator
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Byker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Byker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byker 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Byker. 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 40 military records available for the last name Byker. For the veterans among your Byker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Byker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Byker in 1963 was 69, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byker 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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