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Brynjolfsson Family History

Brynjolfsson 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: Bryngelson, Rolfson, Reynoldson, Rolston, Branson, Brunson, Rosson

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What did your Brynjolfsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brynjolfsson. 100% of Brynjolfsson men worked as a Bricklayer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bricklayer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Brynjolfsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brynjolfsson 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Brynjolfsson. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Brynjolfsson. For the veterans among your Brynjolfsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brynjolfsson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Brynjolfsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brynjolfsson in 1958 was 44, and 63 in 2002.

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