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Brysh Family History

Brysh 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: Brush, Brash, Brosh, Brys, Rush, Brust, Bryan, Grosh, Brach, Bras

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Where is the Brysh family from?

You can see how Brysh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brysh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brysh family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brysh's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Brysh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brysh 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 Brysh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brysh. 100% of Brysh women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Brysh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Brysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brysh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Brysh. 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 60 military records available for the last name Brysh. For the veterans among your Brysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brysh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Brysh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brysh in 1965 was 45, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brysh 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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