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Bryus Family History

Bryus 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: Brus, Bayus, Byus, Brous, Brys, Brush, Brust, Bryan, Brun, Braun

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Where is the Bryus family from?

You can see how Bryus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bryus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Bryus family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bryus families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Bryus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bryus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bryus. For the veterans among your Bryus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1996, in the United States, Bryus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bryus in 1957 was 61, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bryus 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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