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Origins of the Bryon surname

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Where do most Bryons live?

In 1921, most Bryons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bryons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,220 records for the Bryon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1629.

Who were Bryons most likely to marry?

O Bryons

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Bryan Or Bryons

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What are the most common Bryon first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bryons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bryons in 1921
None

24

Charwoman

10

House Servant

10

General Servant Domestic

9

Cotton Weaver

8

Common Male occupations for Bryons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

21

Coal Miner

20

None

12

Tailor

12

Carman

11

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