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Bryels Family History

Bryels 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: Bryers, Briel, Byers, Bress, Brees, Bertels, Roels, Freels, Boyes

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Bryels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryels 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 Bryels. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Bryels. For the veterans among your Bryels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryels lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Bryels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bryels in 1981 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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