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Bygum Family History

Bygum 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: Begum, Bynum, Byrum, Baum, Begue, Yum, Borum, Bogue, Brum, Blum

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Where is the Bygum family from?

You can see how Bygum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bygum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bygum families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bygum's in USA. California had the highest population of Bygum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bygum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bygum ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Bygum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bygum 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bygum. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bygum. For the veterans among your Bygum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bygum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bygum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bygum in 1967 was 77, and 64 in 2001.

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