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Brych Family History

Brych 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: Brach, Bruch, Brich, Bryce, Krych, Brech, Brock, Rich, Balch, Bach

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Where is the Brych family from?

You can see how Brych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brych family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brych families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brych family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brych's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brych families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brych 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 Brych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brych. 54% of Brych men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brych women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Brych family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Brych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brych 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Brych. 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 122 military records available for the last name Brych. For the veterans among your Brych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brych lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brych in 1964 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brych

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brych 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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