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Byum Family History

Byum Name 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: Baum, Yum, Brum, Blum, Byam, Boyum, Bynum, Byun, Byus, Byrum

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Where is the Byum family from?

You can see how Byum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Byum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Byum families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Byum's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Byum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byum. 100% of Byum women worked as a Housewife. .

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Byum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byum 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Byum. 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 Byum. For the veterans among your Byum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Byum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Byum in 1972 was 59, and 42 in 1999.

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