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Bryain Family History

Bryain Name 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, Brain, Bain, Drain, Braun, Blain, Ryan, Brin, Train, Bruin

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Where is the Bryain family from?

You can see how Bryain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Bryain families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Bryain families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryain's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Bryain families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryain ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bryain ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Bryain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryain 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 Bryain. 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 military records available for the last name Bryain. For the veterans among your Bryain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryain lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Bryain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bryain in 1982 was 74, and 76 in 1996.

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