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Brylen Family History

Brylen 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: Bryden, Boylen, Bryan, Bullen, Broten, Bolen, Brule, Braley, Bohlen

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Where is the Brylen family from?

You can see how Brylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brylen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brylen families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brylen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brylen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brylen 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 31 census records available for the last name Brylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brylen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brylen. 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 Brylen. For the veterans among your Brylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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