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Brichand Family History

Brichand 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: Bachand, Richard, Prichard, Briand, Brand, Richmond, Orchard

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Where is the Brichand family from?

You can see how Brichand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brichand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brichand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Brichand family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brichand's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Brichand families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Brichand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brichand 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brichand. 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 1 military records available for the last name Brichand. For the veterans among your Brichand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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