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Bryja Family History

Bryja 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: Bryan, Breda, Ryba, Arya, Bruha, Bryne, Borja, Braga, Raja, Bry

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Where is the Bryja family from?

You can see how Bryja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bryja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bryja families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bryja's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bryja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bryja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bryja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bryja. 46% of Bryja men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    46%
  • Miner
    37%
  • Loader
    19%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Bryja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bryja 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Bryja. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bryja. For the veterans among your Bryja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bryja lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bryja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bryja in 1964 was 83, and 50 in 2004.

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