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Bryslin Family History

Bryslin 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: Brislin, Breslin, Bryson, Brolin, Croslin, Briskin, Brisbin, Baylin

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Where is the Bryslin family from?

You can see how Bryslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryslin family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Bryslin family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryslin's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Bryslin families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bryslin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bryslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryslin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bryslin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bryslin. For the veterans among your Bryslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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