Bryant Family History

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Bryant Name Meaning

English (mainly southwestern England): variant of Bryan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bryans, Briant, Bryan, Brant, Brian, Brians, Brand, Bryon, Ryant

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Bryant Family Origin

Where is the Bryant family from?

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You can see how Bryant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryant families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 482 Bryant families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bryant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bryant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bryant Family Occupations

What did your Bryant ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Bryant family was Son. Farmer, Labourer and Going To School were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bryant. The most common Bryant occupation in Canada was Farmer. 32% of Bryant's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    32%

  • Labourer

    5%

  • Going To School

    4%

  • Son

    4%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bryant ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Bryant Historical Records

What Bryant family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bryant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryant census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bryant. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bryant. For the veterans among your Bryant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bryant Life Expectancy

What is the average Bryant lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Bryant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bryant in 1940 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryant 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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