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Byous Family History

Byous Surname Meaning

English: variant of Byas.

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


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Where is the Byous family from?

You can see how Byous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byous family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Byous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Byous families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Byous's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Byous families in 1891.
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What did your Byous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byous. 70% of Byous 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
    70%
  • Farm
    30%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Byous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byous 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Byous. 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 195 military records available for the last name Byous. For the veterans among your Byous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byous lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Byous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Byous in 1955 was 44, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byous 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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