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Brias Family History

Brias 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: Bras, Frias, Trias, Brian, Broas, Arias, Bias, Bries, Brians, Urias

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Where is the Brias family from?

You can see how Brias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brias family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brias families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brias families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brias's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Brias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brias 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 295 census records available for the last name Brias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brias 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Brias. 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 23 military records available for the last name Brias. For the veterans among your Brias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brias lifespan?

Average Brias life expectancy in 1974 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brias 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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