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Brynielson Family History

Brynielson 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: Bryngelson, Danielson, Rynerson, Branson, Nelson, Reierson, Brierton

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Where is the Brynielson family from?

You can see how Brynielson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brynielson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brynielson families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brynielson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brynielson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brynielson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brynielson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Brynielson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brynielson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brynielson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brynielson. For the veterans among your Brynielson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brynielson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Brynielson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brynielson in 1974 was 85, and 78 in 1993.

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