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Bryner Name Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Briner .

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


Similar surnames: Bruner, Briner, Ryser, Biener, Ryner, Bryne, Bryer, Brymer, Bohner

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Where is the Bryner family from?

You can see how Bryner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bryner families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bryner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bryner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryner. 29% of Bryner men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Bryner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bryner were New Worker and Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • School Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bryner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryner 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Bryner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bryner. For the veterans among your Bryner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryner lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bryner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bryner in 1948 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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