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Brichan Family History

Brichan 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: Brickman, Richman, Buchan, Brian, Breihan, Brigham, Truchan, Blickhan

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Where is the Brichan family from?

You can see how Brichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brichan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brichan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Brichan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brichan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Brichan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brichan 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 Brichan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Brichan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Brichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brichan 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Brichan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Brichan. For the veterans among your Brichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brichan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Brichan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brichan in 1964 was 72, and 89 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brichan 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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