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Byrae Family History

Byrae 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: Byrne, Byrge, Byram, Barre, Bara, Barak, Brake, Berke, Bora, Borne

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Where is the Byrae family from?

You can see how Byrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrae family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Byrae families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Byrae family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Byrae's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Byrae families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrae 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 95 census records available for the last name Byrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrae 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Byrae. 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 2 military records available for the last name Byrae. For the veterans among your Byrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrae lifespan?

Average Byrae life expectancy in 2000 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrae 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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