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Bryon Family History

Bryon Name Meaning

English: variant of Bryant . Irish (Sligo): from Ó Briain see O'Brien .

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


Similar surnames: Brydon, Breon, Ryon, Bryan, Burdon, Bardon, Ron, Bryk, Boyson, Ardon

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Where is the Bryon family from?

You can see how Bryon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 34 Bryon families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bryon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bryon families in 1911.
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What did your Bryon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bryon. 39% of Bryon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bryon women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Commis
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Bryon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryon 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 Bryon. 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 Bryon. For the veterans among your Bryon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bryon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bryon in 1963 was 88, and 75 in 2003.

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