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Bryelan Family History

Bryelan 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, Belan, Breland, Boylan, Brenan, Irelan, Brean, Breeland, Bean

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Where is the Bryelan family from?

You can see how Bryelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryelan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Bryelan families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryelan's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Bryelan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Bryelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryelan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bryelan. 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 Bryelan. For the veterans among your Bryelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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