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Brysons Family History

Brysons 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: Bryson, Boyson, Brons, Bryans, Brison, Bryon, Brydon, Benson, Parsons

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Where is the Brysons family from?

You can see how Brysons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brysons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Brysons families were found in USA in 1840, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Brysons family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brysons's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Brysons families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Brysons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brysons 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brysons. 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 Brysons. For the veterans among your Brysons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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