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Bryarley Family History

Bryarley 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: Brearley, Barley, Braley, Bradley, Bramley, Brierley, Brailey

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Where is the Bryarley family from?

You can see how Bryarley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryarley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryarley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bryarley families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryarley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bryarley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryarley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryarley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bryarley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryarley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bryarley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bryarley. For the veterans among your Bryarley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryarley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Bryarley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bryarley in 1968 was 85, and 67 in 1998.

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