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Brynston Family History

Brynston 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: Bronston, Boynton, Branson, Brinton, Benston, Branton, Brenton

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Where is the Brynston family from?

You can see how Brynston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brynston family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brynston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brynston family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brynston's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Brynston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brynston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brynston ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brynston 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 Brynston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brynston 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brynston. 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 Brynston. For the veterans among your Brynston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brynston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Brynston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brynston in 1964 was 72, and 90 in 2001.

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