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Brys Family History

Brys Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Bryce.

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


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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 1891 there were 8 Brys families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Brys's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brys families in 1891.
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What did your Brys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brys. 100% of Brys 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 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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brys 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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