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Bryarly Family History

Bryarly 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: Byerly, Braly, Brearley, Bryars, Brierly, Barley, Early, Bryan, Barry

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Where is the Bryarly family from?

You can see how Bryarly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryarly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bryarly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bryarly families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bryarly's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bryarly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryarly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryarly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryarly. 30% of Bryarly men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bryarly women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bryarly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryarly 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bryarly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 178 military records available for the last name Bryarly. For the veterans among your Bryarly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryarly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bryarly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bryarly in 1962 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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