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Bryles Family History

Bryles 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: Briles, Broyles, Bayles, Byles, Ryles, Boyles, Brule, Balles, Braley

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Where is the Bryles family from?

You can see how Bryles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Bryles families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bryles's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Bryles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryles. 40% of Bryles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bryles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bryles were Clerk and Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bryles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryles 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bryles. 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 210 military records available for the last name Bryles. For the veterans among your Bryles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryles lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bryles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bryles in 1956 was 43, and 57 in 2004.

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