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Byak Family History

Byak 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: Bak, Boak, Byam, Byas, Byk, Yan, Beck, Pak, Bao, Bean

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Where is the Byak family from?

You can see how Byak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Byak family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Byak's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Byak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Byak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Byak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byak 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Byak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Byak. For the veterans among your Byak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Byak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Byak in 1973 was 63, and 74 in 1986.

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