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Bryerley Family History

Bryerley 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: Brierley, Byerley, Berley, Byerly, Beverley, Brearley, Beyerle

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Where is the Bryerley family from?

You can see how Bryerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryerley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bryerley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bryerley family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryerley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bryerley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Bryerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryerley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bryerley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bryerley. For the veterans among your Bryerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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