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Bryens Family History

Bryens 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: Bryans, Bryers, Boyens, Bryan, Brent, Byers, Bruen, Bress, Bryden

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Where is the Bryens family from?

You can see how Bryens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Bryens families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Bryens family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryens's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bryens families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Bryens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryens 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bryens. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bryens. For the veterans among your Bryens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryens lifespan?

Average Bryens life expectancy in 1976 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryens 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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