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Bryean Family History

Bryean 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, Brean, Bean, Ryan, Bream, Brayman, Bruen, Brian, Ryman, Bryson

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Where is the Bryean family from?

You can see how Bryean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bryean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Bryean families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryean's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bryean families in 1861.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bryean ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Bryean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryean 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bryean. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bryean. For the veterans among your Bryean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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