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Bryhan Family History

Bryhan 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, Ryan, Brayman, Buchan, Braham, Brian, Crehan, Ryman, Rohan

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Where is the Bryhan family from?

You can see how Bryhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bryhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bryhan family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryhan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bryhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryhan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Bryhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryhan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bryhan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bryhan. For the veterans among your Bryhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryhan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Bryhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bryhan in 1975 was 59, and 98 in 1993.

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