Byerley Family History

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Byerley Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Byerly. In England this is the more frequent spelling.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Berley, Byrley, Byerly, Sherley, Kerley, Beesley, Brearley, Beezley

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Byerley Family Origin

Where is the Byerley family from?

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You can see how Byerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byerley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Byerley families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Byerley families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Byerley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Byerley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byerley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Byerley Family Occupations

What did your Byerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Byerley. 50% of Byerley men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Accountant
    13%
  • Electricien
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Byerley Historical Records

What Byerley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Byerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byerley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 434 immigration records available for the last name Byerley. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Byerley. For the veterans among your Byerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Byerley Life Expectancy

What is the average Byerley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Byerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Byerley in 1951 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byerley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byerley 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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