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Briance Family History

Briance Surname Meaning

see Bryans.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Briance family from?

You can see how Briance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briance family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Briance families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Briance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Briance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briance 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 Briance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Briance. 100% of Briance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briance 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Briance. 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 51 military records available for the last name Briance. For the veterans among your Briance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briance lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briance 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briance

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