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Byllesby Family History

Byllesby 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: Inglesby, Balles, Bulley, Oglesby, Ellerby, Belles, Billey, Bolles

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Where is the Byllesby family from?

You can see how Byllesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byllesby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Byllesby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Byllesby families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Byllesby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Byllesby families in 1880.
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What did your Byllesby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byllesby. 100% of Byllesby men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Byllesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byllesby 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Byllesby. 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 28 military records available for the last name Byllesby. For the veterans among your Byllesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byllesby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Byllesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Byllesby in 1959 was 52, and 93 in 2004.

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