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Bryter Family History

Bryter 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, Bryer, Bryner, Boyter, Bruster, Bolter, Butter, Prater, Bayer

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Where is the Bryter family from?

You can see how Bryter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryter family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Bryter families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryter's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bryter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryter 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 20 census records available for the last name Bryter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryter 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 Bryter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bryter. For the veterans among your Bryter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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