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Brys Family History

Brys Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Bryce .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bryn, Bryson, Boros, Bryk, Borys, Bras, Boys, Brye, Bays, Brus

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Where is the Brys family from?

You can see how Brys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Brys families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brys's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brys families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brys. 57% of Brys men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Brys women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brys were Janitor and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Inspector
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Comptometer
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brys 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Brys. 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 295 military records available for the last name Brys. For the veterans among your Brys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brys lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brys in 1961 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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