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Bynorth Family History

Bynorth Surname Meaning

For someone who lived ‘to the north’ (Middle English bi ‘by at in to’ north ‘north’). Compare North and Bysouth.

Note the co-occurrence in a single parish of Willelmo Bynorthen, Ricardo Bysouthen, and Galfrido Bywesten in 1327 in Subsidy Rolls (West Mersea Essex).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bynorth family from?

You can see how Bynorth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bynorth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bynorth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Bynorth families living in Middlesex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bynorth's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bynorth families in 1891.
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What did your Bynorth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bynorth. 80% of Bynorth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Retired
    20%

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Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Bynorth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bynorth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bynorth. 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 45 military records available for the last name Bynorth. For the veterans among your Bynorth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bynorth lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Bynorth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bynorth in 1976 was 76, and 69 in 1992.

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