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Briem Family History

Briem 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: Briel, Brier, Priem, Brief, Brim, Bries, Brien, Brimm, Brem, Brill

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Where is the Briem family from?

You can see how Briem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Briem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Briem families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Briem's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Briem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briem 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 Briem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briem. 50% of Briem men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Briem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Briem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briem 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Briem. 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 155 military records available for the last name Briem. For the veterans among your Briem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Briem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Briem in 1962 was 55, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briem 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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