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Bysfield Family History

Bysfield 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: Byfield, Bonfield, Barfield, Belfield, Banfield, Burfield, Hosfield

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Where is the Bysfield family from?

You can see how Bysfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bysfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bysfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bysfield families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bysfield's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bysfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bysfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bysfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Bysfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bysfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bysfield. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bysfield. For the veterans among your Bysfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bysfield lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Bysfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bysfield in 1987 was 70, and 79 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bysfield 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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