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Byans Family History

Byans 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: Beans, Byas, Byars, Bryans, Ryans, Byrns, Yang, Yan, Bean, Brand

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Where is the Byans family from?

You can see how Byans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Byans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Byans families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Byans's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Byans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byans. 50% of Byans men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Byans women worked as a Laundress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Byans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byans 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Byans. 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 89 military records available for the last name Byans. For the veterans among your Byans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byans lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1997, in the United States, Byans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Byans in 1949 was 57, and 66 in 1997.

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