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Bryska Family History

Bryska 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: Kraska, Bryson, Rybka, Brusca, Hruska, Brisk, Broski, Bouska, Triska

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Where is the Bryska family from?

You can see how Bryska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bryska families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bryska's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bryska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryska ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Bryska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryska 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bryska. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bryska. For the veterans among your Bryska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryska lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bryska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bryska in 1968 was 88, and 59 in 2003.

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