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Brynes Family History

Brynes Surname Meaning

see Brine.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brynes family from?

You can see how Brynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brynes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Brynes families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Brynes's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brynes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brynes 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 Brynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brynes. 34% of Brynes men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Brynes women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brynes were Laborer and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brynes 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Brynes. 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 300 military records available for the last name Brynes. For the veterans among your Brynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brynes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Brynes in 1967 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brynes 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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