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Bryke Family History

Bryke 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: Brake, Bryne, Bryk, Bryce, Brye, Boyke, Bryde, Beyke, Rye, Blake

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Where is the Bryke family from?

You can see how Bryke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bryke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bryke families living in Middlesex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bryke's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Bryke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bryke. 100% of Bryke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Bryke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bryke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bryke. For the veterans among your Bryke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Bryke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bryke in 1963 was 69, and 84 in 1997.

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