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Brierly Name Meaning

English: variant of Brierley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brierley, Bierly, Beverly, Bryers, Greenly, Betterly, Breer, Biers

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Where is the Brierly family from?

You can see how Brierly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brierly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brierly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Brierly families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Brierly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brierly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brierly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brierly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brierly. 100% of Brierly men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Brierly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brierly 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brierly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brierly. For the veterans among your Brierly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brierly lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brierly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brierly in 1956 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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