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Bryg Family History

Bryg 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: Bry, Bryk, Brye, Bryn, Brys, Rye, Bury, Berg, Bryan, Bay

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Where is the Bryg family from?

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

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bryg. 100% of Bryg men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Bryg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryg 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Bryg. 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 106 military records available for the last name Bryg. For the veterans among your Bryg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bryg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bryg in 1965 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryg 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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