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Byran Family History

Byran Surname Meaning

see Byrom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Byran family from?

You can see how Byran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Byran families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Byran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Byran families in 1911.
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What did your Byran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Byran. 100% of Byran 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Byran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byran 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Byran. 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 652 military records available for the last name Byran. For the veterans among your Byran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Byran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Byran in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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