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Bryhton Family History

Bryhton 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: Boynton, Brinton, Bratton, Broxton, Brighton, Branton, Brenton

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Where is the Bryhton family from?

You can see how Bryhton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryhton family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bryhton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Bryhton family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryhton's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bryhton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryhton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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