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Bryning Family History

Bryning Surname Meaning

see Brunning.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bryning family from?

You can see how Bryning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryning families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 93 Bryning families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Bryning's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bryning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryning 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 Bryning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bryning. 100% of Bryning men worked as a Joiner and 90% of Bryning 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Domestic Household Duties
    4%

What Bryning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bryning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryning 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Bryning. 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 234 military records available for the last name Bryning. For the veterans among your Bryning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryning lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Bryning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Bryning in 1961 was 100, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryning 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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