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Briercliffe Family History

Briercliffe Surname Meaning

from Briercliffe (Lancs) which is recorded as Brercleve in the 12th century and Brerecliffe in 131.

The place-name derives from Old English brēr ‘briar’ + clif ‘cliff bank’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Briercliffe family from?

You can see how Briercliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briercliffe family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Briercliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Briercliffe families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Briercliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Briercliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Briercliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Briercliffe. 80% of Briercliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Briercliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briercliffe 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Briercliffe. 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 80 military records available for the last name Briercliffe. For the veterans among your Briercliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briercliffe lifespan?

Average Briercliffe life expectancy in 2000 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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