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Bryns Family History

Bryns 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: Brons, Bryne, Bruns, Bryans, Bryn, Brys, Brand, Bryan, Brent, Brun

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Where is the Bryns family from?

You can see how Bryns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bryns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Bryns family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryns's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bryns families in 1851.
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What did your Bryns ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Bryns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryns 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bryns. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bryns. For the veterans among your Bryns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryns lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Bryns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bryns in 1978 was 78, and 91 in 1995.

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