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Brials Family History

Brials Surname 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: Brians, Rials, Brill, Bras, Briel, Frias, Brass, Trias, Brian, Brines

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Where is the Brials family from?

You can see how Brials families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brials family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brials families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brials families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Brials's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Brials families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brials surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Brials. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brials 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brials. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brials. For the veterans among your Brials ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brials lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Brials life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Brials in 1979 was 73, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brials ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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