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Bryser Family History

Bryser 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: Brymer, Ryser, Bryer, Bryner, Bruster, Fraser, Roser, Bayer, Brewer

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Where is the Bryser family from?

You can see how Bryser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bryser families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Bryser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bryser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Bryser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryser 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bryser. 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 Bryser. For the veterans among your Bryser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryser lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Bryser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bryser in 1974 was 57, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryser 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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