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Byrner Family History

Byrner 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: Berner, Borner, Byrne, Birner, Byrer, Barner, Burner, Byrnes, Turner

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Where is the Byrner family from?

You can see how Byrner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Byrner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Byrner families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Byrner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Byrner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byrner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Byrner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrner 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Byrner. 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 22 military records available for the last name Byrner. For the veterans among your Byrner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrner lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Byrner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Byrner in 1982 was 71, and 77 in 1986.

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