Byun Surname Meaning & Byun Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Byun family from?

You can see how Byun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Byun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Byun families living in New Brunswick. This was about 63% of all the recorded Byun's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Byun families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Byun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byun 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Byun. 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 25 military records available for the last name Byun. For the veterans among your Byun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byun lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Byun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Byun in 1978 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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