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Briarton Family History

Briarton 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: Brierton, Brinton, Bratton, Brighton, Branton, Barton, Brayton

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Where is the Briarton family from?

You can see how Briarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briarton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Briarton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Briarton families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Briarton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Briarton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briarton 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 Briarton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briarton. 50% of Briarton men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Briarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briarton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Briarton. 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 23 military records available for the last name Briarton. For the veterans among your Briarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briarton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Briarton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Briarton in 1963 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briarton 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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