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Bryla Family History

Bryla Surname Meaning

Polish (Bryła): nickname from bryła ‘clod lump’. Compare Brilla.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bryla family from?

You can see how Bryla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bryla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bryla family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryla's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bryla families in 1911.
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What did your Bryla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryla. 75% of Bryla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bryla women worked as an Inspector.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Private
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Bryla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Bryla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryla 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Bryla. 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 166 military records available for the last name Bryla. For the veterans among your Bryla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryla lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bryla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bryla in 1953 was 36, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryla 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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