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Bryain Family History

Bryain Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bryan, Brain, Bain, Drain, Braun, Blain, Ryan, Brin, Train, Bruin

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Where is the Bryain family from?

You can see how Bryain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Bryain families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1880 there were 3 Bryain families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bryain's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bryain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Bryain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryain 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bryain. 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 military records available for the last name Bryain. For the veterans among your Bryain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryain lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Bryain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bryain in 1982 was 74, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryain 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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