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Byder Family History

Byder 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: Bader, Buder, Byrer, Ryder, Hyder, Byker, Beder, Byler, Byer, Baker

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Where is the Byder family from?

You can see how Byder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Byder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Byder families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Byder's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Byder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Asbestos Insulator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byder. 25% of Byder men worked as an Asbestos Insulator and 100% of Byder 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Asbestos Insulator
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Baler
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Byder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byder 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Byder. 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 107 military records available for the last name Byder. For the veterans among your Byder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byder lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2000, in the United States, Byder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Byder in 1952 was 27, and 78 in 2000.

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