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Bryne Family History

Bryne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brine.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms named Bryne from Old Norse brún ‘brim edge’ + -e from vin ‘meadow’.

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


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Where is the Bryne family from?

You can see how Bryne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Bryne families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bryne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bryne families in 1911.
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What did your Bryne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bryne. 40% of Bryne men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Lumberman
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Bryne. 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 Bryne. For the veterans among your Bryne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryne lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Bryne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bryne in 1959 was 52, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryne 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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