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Briano Family History

Briano Surname Meaning

Italian (Liguria): from the personal name Briano.

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


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Where is the Briano family from?

You can see how Briano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Briano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Briano families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Briano's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Briano families in 1911.
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What did your Briano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briano. 28% of Briano men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Janitor Prop
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briano 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Briano. 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 78 military records available for the last name Briano. For the veterans among your Briano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briano lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Briano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Briano in 1947 was 16, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briano 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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