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Bryer Family History

Bryer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brier. Probably an Americanized form of German Breuer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bryer family from?

You can see how Bryer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Bryer families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bryer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bryer families in 1891.
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What did your Bryer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Cab Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bryer. 16% of Bryer men worked as a Taxi Cab Driver and 74% of Bryer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bryer were Game Keeper and Collar Machinist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Taxi Cab Driver
    16%
  • Post Office Clerk
    11%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Game Keeper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Collar Machinist
    2%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Bryer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bryer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bryer. For the veterans among your Bryer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bryer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bryer in 1948 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryer 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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