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Brylski Family History

Brylski 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: Barylski, Bielski, Broski, Bilski, Bruski, Briski, Brodsky, Borowski

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Where is the Brylski family from?

You can see how Brylski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brylski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brylski families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Brylski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Brylski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brylski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brylski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brylski. 100% of Brylski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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What Brylski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Brylski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brylski 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Brylski. 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 121 military records available for the last name Brylski. For the veterans among your Brylski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brylski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brylski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brylski in 1964 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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