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Byrer Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Beurer or of its variant Beyrer .

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


Similar surnames: Buren, Burger, Berner, Boyer, Byers, Forer, Buser, Bores, Bruer

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Where is the Byrer family from?

You can see how Byrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Byrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 43 Byrer families living in Indiana. This was about 59% of all the recorded Byrer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Byrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Byrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byrer. 26% of Byrer men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Byrer women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byrer were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Lawyer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    46%
  • Maid
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Byrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byrer 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Byrer. 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 279 military records available for the last name Byrer. For the veterans among your Byrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byrer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Byrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Byrer in 1962 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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