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Brichner Family History

Brichner 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: Brickner, Richner, Beichner, Richter, Bricker, Buchner, Richer

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Where is the Brichner family from?

You can see how Brichner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brichner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brichner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Brichner families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Brichner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brichner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brichner 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 Brichner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brichner. 32% of Brichner 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Brichner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Brichner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brichner 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Brichner. 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 32 military records available for the last name Brichner. For the veterans among your Brichner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brichner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Brichner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brichner in 1967 was 76, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brichner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brichner 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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