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By Family History

By Surname Meaning

see Bye .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bo, Ba, Bay, Bu, Bly, Bye, Bey, Bi, Byl, Bry

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Where is the By family from?

You can see how By families moved over time by selecting different census years. The By family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most By families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 By families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 31% of all the recorded By's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of By families in 1880.
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What did your By ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named By. 73% of By women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Servant
    28%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name By. Like a window into their day-to-day life, By 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name By. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name By. For the veterans among your By ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average By lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, By life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for By in 1966 was 78, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your By ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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