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Bryse Family History

Bryse 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: Bruse, Bryne, Bryce, Brose, Brye, Bryde, Bayse, Boyse, Pryse, Brase

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Where is the Bryse family from?

You can see how Bryse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bryse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bryse families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryse's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Bryse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bryse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryse. 100% of Bryse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bryse women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bryse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Bryse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryse 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Bryse. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bryse. For the veterans among your Bryse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bryse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bryse in 1968 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bryse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryse 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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