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Bryker Family History

Bryker 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: Braker, Brymer, Ryker, Byker, Broker, Bryer, Bryner, Baker, Bicker

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Where is the Bryker family from?

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

What did your Bryker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Bryker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryker 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Bryker. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bryker. For the veterans among your Bryker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Bryker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bryker in 1975 was 96, and 95 in 2003.

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