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Brieser Family History

Brieser 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: Rieser, Bieser, Brinser, Grieser, Briese, Brieger, Krieser, Bricker

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Where is the Brieser family from?

You can see how Brieser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brieser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brieser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brieser families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brieser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brieser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brieser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Brieser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Brieser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brieser 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Brieser. 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 43 military records available for the last name Brieser. For the veterans among your Brieser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brieser lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Brieser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brieser in 1973 was 66, and 96 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brieser 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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