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Briele Family History

Briele 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: Briel, Briese, Briere, Biele, Brill, Bridge, Bieler, Brice, Breese

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Where is the Briele family from?

You can see how Briele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Briele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Briele families living in Maryland. This was about 89% of all the recorded Briele's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Briele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Briele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briele 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Briele. 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 58 military records available for the last name Briele. For the veterans among your Briele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briele lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Briele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Briele in 1966 was 87, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briele 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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