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Bryas Family History

Bryas 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, Bras, Broas, Byas, Bryans, Bryars, Brys, Ras, Arras, Barlas

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Where is the Bryas family from?

You can see how Bryas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bryas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bryas families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bryas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bryas families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bryas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Bryas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryas 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bryas. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bryas. For the veterans among your Bryas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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