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Brynn Family History

Brynn Surname Meaning

see Brinn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brynn family from?

You can see how Brynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brynn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Brynn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Brynn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brynn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brynn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brynn. 100% of Brynn 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 692 census records available for the last name Brynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brynn 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Brynn. 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 68 military records available for the last name Brynn. For the veterans among your Brynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brynn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brynn in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

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