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Bryner Family History

Bryner Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Briner.

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


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Where is the Bryner family from?

You can see how Bryner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bryner families living in Glamorgan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bryner's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bryner families in 1891.
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What did your Bryner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bryner. 100% of Bryner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bryner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryner 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Bryner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Bryner. For the veterans among your Bryner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryner lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bryner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bryner in 1948 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryner 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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