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Bych Family History

Bych 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: Bach, Buch, Bech, Boch, Byce, Zych, Beck, Lynch, Back, Rich

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Where is the Bych family from?

You can see how Bych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bych family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bych families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bych family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bych's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bych families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bych ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Bych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bych 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Bych. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bych. For the veterans among your Bych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bych lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Bych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bych in 1968 was 82, and 84 in 2000.

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