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Briardy Family History

Briardy 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: Broady, Brady, Bardy, Bernardy, Brawdy, Braddy, Briody, Brandy, Briar

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Where is the Briardy family from?

You can see how Briardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briardy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Briardy families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Briardy family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Briardy's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Briardy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briardy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Briardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briardy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Briardy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Briardy. For the veterans among your Briardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briardy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Briardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Briardy in 1963 was 83, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briardy 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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