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Bryar Family History

Bryar Surname Meaning

see Brear.

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


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Where is the Bryar family from?

You can see how Bryar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Bryar families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bryar's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bryar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryar 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 Bryar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bryar. 100% of Bryar 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Bryar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryar 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Bryar. 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 297 military records available for the last name Bryar. For the veterans among your Bryar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryar lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Bryar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bryar in 1948 was 57, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryar 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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