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Brynildsen Family History

Brynildsen 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: Branden, Bryden, Brenden, Eskildsen, Bryngelson, Frandsen, Nilsen

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Where is the Brynildsen family from?

You can see how Brynildsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brynildsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Brynildsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Brynildsen families living in British Columbia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Brynildsen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brynildsen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brynildsen 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 Brynildsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brynildsen. 17% of Brynildsen men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Brynildsen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brynildsen were Storekeeper and Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Storekeeper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Brynildsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Brynildsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brynildsen 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Brynildsen. 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 126 military records available for the last name Brynildsen. For the veterans among your Brynildsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brynildsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brynildsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brynildsen in 1962 was 61, and 61 in 2003.

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