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Brynsaas Family History

Brynsaas 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: Bronstad, Brunsman, Branstad, Bryans, Bryars, Bringas, Bryan

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Where is the Brynsaas family from?

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What did your Brynsaas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Brynsaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brynsaas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brynsaas. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Brynsaas. For the veterans among your Brynsaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brynsaas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Brynsaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brynsaas in 1974 was 53, and 97 in 2002.

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