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Bryam Family History

Bryam 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, Bream, Bram, Byam, Braam, Ram, Brahm, Bras, Ryan, Brehm

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Where is the Bryam family from?

You can see how Bryam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bryam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Bryam families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bryam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bryam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bryam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryam. 27% of Bryam men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bryam women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bryam were Attendant and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Attendant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Bryam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bryam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryam 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Bryam. 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 165 military records available for the last name Bryam. For the veterans among your Bryam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bryam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bryam in 1966 was 83, and 44 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bryam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryam 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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