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Brysson Family History

Brysson 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, Bresson, Brisson, Branson, Bressan, Bisson, Brunson, Rosson

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Where is the Brysson family from?

You can see how Brysson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brysson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brysson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Brysson family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brysson's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Brysson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brysson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Brysson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brysson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Brysson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brysson. For the veterans among your Brysson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brysson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1977, in the United States, Brysson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brysson in 1969 was 79, and 55 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brysson 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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