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Bryle Family History

Bryle 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: Brule, Bryne, Boyle, Bryce, Bayle, Brye, Ryle, Byle, Bryde, Rye

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Where is the Bryle family from?

You can see how Bryle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bryle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bryle families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bryle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bryle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Social Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bryle. 100% of Bryle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bryle women worked as a Social Worker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Social Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Bryle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryle 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Bryle. 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 67 military records available for the last name Bryle. For the veterans among your Bryle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Bryle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bryle in 1969 was 76, and 73 in 1995.

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