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Briceland Family History

Briceland 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: Breland, Rieland, Breeland, Brickman, Roseland, Ireland, Wieland

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Where is the Briceland family from?

You can see how Briceland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briceland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Briceland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Briceland families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Briceland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Briceland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briceland 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 Briceland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briceland. 50% of Briceland men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Merchant
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Briceland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briceland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briceland 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Briceland. 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 274 military records available for the last name Briceland. For the veterans among your Briceland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briceland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Briceland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Briceland in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briceland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briceland 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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