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Bria Family History

Bria Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria): possibly from the feminine form of Brio a short form of the personal name Gabrio a variant of Gabriele.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bria family from?

You can see how Bria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bria family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bria families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bria's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bria families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bria 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 Bria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bria. 40% of Bria men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Bria women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bria were Clerk and Floor Girl.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Floor Girl
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bria 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Bria. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bria. For the veterans among your Bria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bria lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bria in 1953 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bria 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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