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Bryman Family History

Bryman 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, Brayman, Ryman, Braman, Broman, Bayman, Byman, Dryman, Fryman

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Where is the Bryman family from?

You can see how Bryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Bryman families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bryman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bryman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryman. 18% of Bryman men worked as a Painter and 43% of Bryman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bryman were Presser and Operator.

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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

  • Painter
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Presser
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Bryman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryman 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Bryman. 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 121 military records available for the last name Bryman. For the veterans among your Bryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bryman in 1967 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bryman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryman 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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