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Briegs Family History

Briegs 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: Bries, Briggs, Fries, Bridge, Ries, Briel, Biggs, Bridges, Brier

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Where is the Briegs family from?

You can see how Briegs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briegs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Briegs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Briegs families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Briegs's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Briegs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briegs 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 Briegs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briegs. 100% of Briegs men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Briegs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briegs 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Briegs. 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 7 military records available for the last name Briegs. For the veterans among your Briegs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briegs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Briegs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Briegs in 1963 was 74, and 102 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briegs 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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