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Byks Family History

Byks 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: Byas, Ryks, Byk, Byus, Bass, Banks, Buss, Bos, Biss, Bras

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Where is the Byks family from?

You can see how Byks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Byks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Byks family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Byks's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Byks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byks 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 30 census records available for the last name Byks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byks 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Byks. 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 6 military records available for the last name Byks. For the veterans among your Byks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byks lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Byks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Byks in 1970 was 54, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byks 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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