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Brienen Family History

Brienen 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: Breeden, Brines, Biener, Breden, Brenes, Brenden, Brenn, Brine

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Where is the Brienen family from?

You can see how Brienen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brienen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brienen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Brienen families living in Manitoba. This was about 92% of all the recorded Brienen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brienen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brienen 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 Brienen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Brienen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Brienen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brienen 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Brienen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Brienen. For the veterans among your Brienen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brienen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brienen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brienen in 1962 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brienen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brienen 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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