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Bryton Family History

Bryton 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: Bryson, Bruton, Brayton, Breton, Bryon, Brydon, Burston, Orton

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Where is the Bryton family from?

You can see how Bryton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryton families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bryton family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bryton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bryton. 100% of Bryton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Bryton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryton 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Bryton. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bryton. For the veterans among your Bryton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Bryton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bryton in 1977 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

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