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Briegleb Family History

Briegleb 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: Brierley, Kriegler, Briegel, Brieger, Riegler, Riegle, Biegler

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Where is the Briegleb family from?

You can see how Briegleb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briegleb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Briegleb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Briegleb families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Briegleb's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Briegleb families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Briegleb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briegleb 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Briegleb. 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 557 military records available for the last name Briegleb. For the veterans among your Briegleb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briegleb lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Briegleb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Briegleb in 1962 was 57, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briegleb 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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