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Bryett Family History

Bryett 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: Brett, Boyett, Bruett, Barrett, Bratt, Brent, Burkett, Barnett

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Where is the Bryett family from?

You can see how Bryett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bryett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Bryett families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bryett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bryett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryett 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 Bryett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bryett. 100% of Bryett 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Bryett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryett 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Bryett. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bryett. For the veterans among your Bryett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bryett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bryett in 1967 was 86, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bryett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryett 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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