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Brynilsen Family History

Brynilsen 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, Nilsen, Branson, Brindle, Branden, Nissen, Brenizer

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Where is the Brynilsen family from?

You can see how Brynilsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brynilsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brynilsen families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brynilsen's in USA. California had the highest population of Brynilsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brynilsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brynilsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Brynilsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brynilsen 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 Brynilsen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brynilsen. For the veterans among your Brynilsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brynilsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Brynilsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brynilsen in 1968 was 81, and 95 in 1998.

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