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Brylle Family History

Brylle 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: Brill, Bolle, Belle, Brule, Balle, Bryne, Boyle, Brull, Bradle, Bille

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Where is the Brylle family from?

You can see how Brylle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brylle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brylle families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Brylle family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brylle's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Brylle families in 1920.
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What did your Brylle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brylle. 100% of Brylle men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Brylle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brylle 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Brylle. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brylle. For the veterans among your Brylle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brylle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Brylle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brylle in 1967 was 50, and 74 in 1995.

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