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Byles Family History

Byles Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Bills.

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


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Where is the Byles family from?

You can see how Byles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Byles families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Byles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Byles families in 1911.
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What did your Byles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Byles. 72% of Byles men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Logger
    29%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Byles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byles 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 23,000 immigration records available for the last name Byles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Byles. For the veterans among your Byles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byles lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Byles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Byles in 1952 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byles 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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