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Bryte Family History

Bryte 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: Boyte, Bryne, Bryce, Brye, Brite, Bryde, Rye, Brett, Boyce, Bryan

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Where is the Bryte family from?

You can see how Bryte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bryte family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryte's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bryte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryte. 34% of Bryte men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bryte women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bryte were Plumber and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Plumber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bryte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryte 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bryte. 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 183 military records available for the last name Bryte. For the veterans among your Bryte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bryte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bryte in 1964 was 63, and 53 in 2004.

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