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Brialen Family History

Brialen 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: Braaten, Braley, Brislin, Brian, Braden, Broaden, Brimley, Bielen

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Where is the Brialen family from?

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

There are 2 census records available for the last name Brialen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brialen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brialen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brialen. For the veterans among your Brialen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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