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Brynolfson Family History

Brynolfson 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: Rolfson, Bryngelson, Reynoldson, Branson, Brunson, Bryson, Wolfson

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Where is the Brynolfson family from?

You can see how Brynolfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brynolfson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brynolfson family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brynolfson's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Brynolfson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brynolfson 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 Brynolfson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brynolfson. 100% of Brynolfson men worked as a Tool Maker.

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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

  • Tool Maker
    100%

What Brynolfson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Brynolfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brynolfson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Brynolfson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Brynolfson. For the veterans among your Brynolfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brynolfson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Brynolfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brynolfson in 1974 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brynolfson 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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