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Bryjak Family History

Bryjak 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, Bizjak, Rybak, Bryk, Bujak, Buynak, Brock, Trojan, Rusak

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Where is the Bryjak family from?

You can see how Bryjak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryjak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bryjak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryjak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bryjak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryjak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bryjak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Bryjak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryjak 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Bryjak. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bryjak. For the veterans among your Bryjak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryjak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bryjak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bryjak in 1967 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryjak 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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