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Brylas Family History

Brylas 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, Barlas, Bras, Balas, Bellas, Ballas, Bolas, Blas, Broas

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Where is the Brylas family from?

You can see how Brylas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brylas family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Brylas families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Brylas's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Brylas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brylas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brylas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Brylas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brylas 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Brylas. 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 Brylas. For the veterans among your Brylas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brylas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Brylas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brylas in 1966 was 69, and 94 in 1996.

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