Origins of the Byars surname
About the Byarses
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Interesting facts about Byars
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Byarses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Byars first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Byarses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Byarses in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Linen Weaver
6
Living On Own Means
5
Domestic Servant
4
House Keeper
4
Common male occupations for Byarses in 1921
General Farmers
16
Farm Hands
15
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
15
Blacksmith
14
Coal Miner
13
