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Briefman Family History

Briefman 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: Brickman, Bregman, Bierman, Bronfman, Brinkman, Riedman, Friedman

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Where is the Briefman family from?

You can see how Briefman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briefman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Briefman family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Briefman's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Briefman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briefman 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 Briefman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briefman. 100% of Briefman men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Briefman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Briefman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briefman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Briefman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Briefman. For the veterans among your Briefman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briefman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Briefman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Briefman in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briefman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briefman 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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