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Bryington Family History

Bryington 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: Byington, Boyington, Bruington, Barrington, Brinton, Burrington

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Where is the Bryington family from?

You can see how Bryington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bryington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bryington families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bryington's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bryington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryington 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 Bryington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryington. 34% of Bryington men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bryington women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bryington were Engineer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Engineer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Bryington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Bryington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryington 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bryington. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bryington. For the veterans among your Bryington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryington lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bryington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bryington in 1967 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryington 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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