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Bryten Family History

Bryten 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: Broten, Bryden, Bryan, Botten, Bratten, Braaten, Ryden, Bruen, Breden

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Where is the Bryten family from?

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

What did your Bryten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Bryten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryten 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 Bryten. 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 military records available for the last name Bryten. For the veterans among your Bryten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryten lifespan?

Average Bryten life expectancy in 2003 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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