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Brysky Family History

Brysky 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: Brisky, Brusky, Brosky, Barsky, Brodsky, Bryson, Trosky, Brisk

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Where is the Brysky family from?

You can see how Brysky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brysky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brysky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brysky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brysky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Brysky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brysky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brysky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Brysky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Brysky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brysky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brysky. 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 28 military records available for the last name Brysky. For the veterans among your Brysky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brysky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brysky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brysky in 1964 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brysky 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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