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Bryland Family History

Bryland 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: Ryland, Breland, Boyland, Byland, Bruland, Brand, Boland, Bryan

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Where is the Bryland family from?

You can see how Bryland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bryland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Bryland family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bryland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryland 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 88 census records available for the last name Bryland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryland 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bryland. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bryland. For the veterans among your Bryland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryland lifespan?

Average Bryland life expectancy in 1968 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryland 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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