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Bysell Family History

Bysell 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: Hysell, Bell, Gesell, Sell, Bissell, Yell, Rosell, Lasell, Boswell

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Where is the Bysell family from?

You can see how Bysell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bysell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bysell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Bysell families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bysell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bysell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bysell 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 62 census records available for the last name Bysell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bysell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bysell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bysell. For the veterans among your Bysell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bysell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bysell

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