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Brylan Family History

Brylan 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: Bryan, Boylan, Balan, Ryland, Ryan, Belan, Brayman, Brian, Ryman

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Where is the Brylan family from?

You can see how Brylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brylan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brylan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Brylan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brylan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brylan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brylan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Brylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brylan 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Brylan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Brylan. For the veterans among your Brylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brylan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brylan 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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