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Bryley Family History

Bryley 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: Braley, Bruley, Ryley, Briley, Bayley, Bailey, Barley, Berley

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Where is the Bryley family from?

You can see how Bryley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bryley family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bryley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryley 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 Bryley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Bryley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryley 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bryley. 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 144 military records available for the last name Bryley. For the veterans among your Bryley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bryley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bryley in 1968 was 72, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryley 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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