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Brytan Family History

Brytan 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: Bryan, Ryan, Broten, Brayman, Brian, Ryman, Brotman, Bryson, Bryden

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Where is the Brytan family from?

You can see how Brytan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brytan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Brytan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Brytan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brytan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brytan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Brytan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brytan 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Brytan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Brytan. For the veterans among your Brytan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brytan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brytan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brytan in 1969 was 84, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brytan 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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