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Bryd Family History

Bryd 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: Bry, Boyd, Bryk, Brye, Brad, Brod, Bryde, Bryn, Brys, Bard

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Where is the Bryd family from?

You can see how Bryd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bryd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bryd family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryd's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bryd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bryd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryd. 33% of Bryd men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Bryd women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bryd were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    17%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bryd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryd 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Bryd. 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 255 military records available for the last name Bryd. For the veterans among your Bryd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bryd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bryd in 1962 was 51, and 45 in 2004.

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