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Byars Name Meaning

Scottish (Angus): variant of Byers . In some cases also a variant of Byers 4 a surname of German (and possibly also Dutch) origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Byers, Baars, Bears, Beas, Bryars, Beans, Ayars, Byer, Bayers, Barz

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Where is the Byars family from?

You can see how Byars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Byars families living in Alabama. This was about 18% of all the recorded Byars's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Byars families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byars surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byars. 28% of Byars men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Byars women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byars were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Saleslady
    7%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Byars. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Byars. For the veterans among your Byars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byars lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Byars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Byars in 1944 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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