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Byon Family History

Byon 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: Yon, Lyon, Bon, Pyon, Byron, Ayon, Bryon, Ryon, Byun, Boon

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Where is the Byon family from?

You can see how Byon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Byon families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Byon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Byon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byon 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 Byon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byon. 34% of Byon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Byon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byon 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Byon. 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 157 military records available for the last name Byon. For the veterans among your Byon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Byon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Byon in 1975 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byon 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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