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Briehan Family History

Briehan 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: Brian, Crehan, Breihan, Behan, Brigham, Biehn, Frieman, Brigman

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Where is the Briehan family from?

You can see how Briehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briehan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Briehan families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Briehan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Briehan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briehan 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 27 census records available for the last name Briehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briehan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Briehan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Briehan. For the veterans among your Briehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briehan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Briehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Briehan in 1968 was 81, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briehan 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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