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Brichon Family History

Brichon 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: Brinton, Brighton, Pichon, Bricco, Brion, Breckon, Brillon, Brich

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Where is the Brichon family from?

You can see how Brichon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brichon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Brichon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Brichon families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brichon's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Brichon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brichon 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 Brichon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brichon. 100% of Brichon men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Brichon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brichon 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Brichon. 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 Brichon. For the veterans among your Brichon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brichon lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brichon

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