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Bysom Family History

Bysom 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: Basom, Byrom, Som, Bloom, Byron, Broom, Bryson, Boom, Blom, Boyson

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Where is the Bysom family from?

You can see how Bysom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bysom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bysom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Bysom families living in Tennessee. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bysom's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bysom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Bysom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bysom 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bysom. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bysom. For the veterans among your Bysom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bysom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bysom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bysom in 1963 was 60, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bysom 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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