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Briegel Family History

Briegel Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German bruogel ‘wet fertile meadow’. Compare Bruehl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Briegel family from?

You can see how Briegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briegel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Briegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Briegel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Briegel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Briegel families in 1911.
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What did your Briegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briegel. 35% of Briegel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Briegel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briegel were Bookkeeper and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Sales Lady
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Briegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briegel 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Briegel. 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 574 military records available for the last name Briegel. For the veterans among your Briegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briegel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Briegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Briegel in 1960 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

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