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Brie Family History

Brie 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: Brice, Brue, Briel, Erie, Brin, Brier, Bree, Brief, Brim, Brine

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Where is the Brie family from?

You can see how Brie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Brie families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Brie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brie 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 Brie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brie. 25% of Brie men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Cult
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Brie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brie 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Brie. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brie. For the veterans among your Brie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Brie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brie in 1969 was 62, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brie 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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