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Origins of the Byrant surname

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About the Byrants

We have a total number of 312 records for people with the last name Byrant.

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Where do most Byrants live?

In 1921, most Byrants lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Byrants

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 182 records for the Byrant surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Byrants most likely to marry?

Bryants

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Sauppis

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What are the most common Byrant first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Sarah

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Byrant family members

Common jobs for Byrants

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Byrants in 1921
Domestic Servant

4

Housemaid Domestic

3

Board Schoolmistress

2

Cook (Domestic)

2

Dressmaker

2

Common Male occupations for Byrants in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

3

Coal Miner

2

Colliery Haulier

2

Commercial Clerk

2

Farm Labourer

2

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