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Bryks Family History

Bryks 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: Bryk, Ryks, Brys, Banks, Bryan, Brake, Bras, Brus, Bross, Brass

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Where is the Bryks family from?

You can see how Bryks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryks family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Bryks families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryks's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bryks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bryks. 100% of Bryks men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Bryks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryks 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Bryks. 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 81 military records available for the last name Bryks. For the veterans among your Bryks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryks lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bryks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bryks in 1971 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

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