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Brylka Family History

Brylka 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: Belka, Rybka, Bryk, Tylka, Zylka, Bilka, Brilla, Brill, Brock, Brick

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Where is the Brylka family from?

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

What did your Brylka ancestors do for a living?

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

What Brylka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Brylka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brylka 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Brylka. 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 66 military records available for the last name Brylka. For the veterans among your Brylka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brylka lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Brylka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brylka in 1977 was 56, and 84 in 2001.

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