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Briedwell Family History

Briedwell 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: Bridwell, Birdwell, Bradwell, Broadwell, Bidwell, Briddell, Bridewell

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Where is the Briedwell family from?

You can see how Briedwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briedwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Briedwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Briedwell families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Briedwell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Briedwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briedwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Briedwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briedwell. 100% of Briedwell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Briedwell women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Briedwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Briedwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briedwell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Briedwell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Briedwell. For the veterans among your Briedwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briedwell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Briedwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Briedwell in 1964 was 73, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briedwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briedwell 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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