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Brieant Family History

Brieant 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: Briant, Brent, Brabant, Brian, Friant, Brillant, Brians, Brien, Brint

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Where is the Brieant family from?

You can see how Brieant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brieant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brieant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Brieant families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Brieant's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Brieant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brieant 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 106 census records available for the last name Brieant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brieant 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Brieant. 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 15 military records available for the last name Brieant. For the veterans among your Brieant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brieant lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Brieant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brieant in 1969 was 84, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brieant 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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