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Byrand Family History

Byrand 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: Brand, Byland, Rand, Boland, Bland, Ryland, Berland, Band, Byron

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Where is the Byrand family from?

You can see how Byrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Byrand family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Byrand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Byrand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrand 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 50 census records available for the last name Byrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrand 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Byrand. 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 23 military records available for the last name Byrand. For the veterans among your Byrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrand lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Byrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Byrand in 1969 was 73, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byrand 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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