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Brienza Family History

Brienza Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Brienza in Potenza province.

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


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Where is the Brienza family from?

You can see how Brienza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brienza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Brienza families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Brienza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brienza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brienza 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 Brienza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brienza. 15% of Brienza men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Brienza women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brienza were Paper Cutter and Dressmaker.

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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
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Paper Cutter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Packer
    29%
  • Finisher
    15%
  • Dressmaker
    15%

What Brienza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brienza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brienza 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Brienza. 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 525 military records available for the last name Brienza. For the veterans among your Brienza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brienza lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Brienza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brienza in 1944 was 23, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brienza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brienza 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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