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Byson Family History

Byson 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: Byron, Bryson, Boyson, Tyson, Dyson, Bason, Lyson, Hyson, Beson

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Where is the Byson family from?

You can see how Byson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Byson family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Byson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Byson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byson. 33% of Byson men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Byson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byson were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Byson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byson 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Byson. 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 201 military records available for the last name Byson. For the veterans among your Byson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Byson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Byson in 1963 was 84, and 64 in 2004.

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