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Briahton Family History

Briahton 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: Brighton, Brinton, Bratton, Branton, Brierton, Brayton, Braxton

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Where is the Briahton family from?

You can see how Briahton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briahton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Briahton family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Briahton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Briahton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Briahton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briahton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Briahton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Briahton. For the veterans among your Briahton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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