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Bryen Family History

Bryen Surname Meaning

see Bryant. reduced anglicized form of Ó Briain see O'Brien.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bryen family from?

You can see how Bryen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Bryen families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bryen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bryen families in 1891.
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What did your Bryen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bryen. 100% of Bryen 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Bryen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryen 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Bryen. 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 328 military records available for the last name Bryen. For the veterans among your Bryen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bryen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bryen in 1961 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryen 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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