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Bryslaw Family History

Bryslaw 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: Breslau, Brayshaw, Breslow, Bryan, Bressan, Bagshaw, Brislin, Bryson

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Where is the Bryslaw family from?

You can see how Bryslaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryslaw family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Bryslaw families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Bryslaw families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryslaw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bryslaw families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Bryslaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryslaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bryslaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bryslaw. For the veterans among your Bryslaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryslaw lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Bryslaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bryslaw in 1986 was 85, and 89 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryslaw 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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