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Briffa Family History

Briffa Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin.

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


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You can see how Briffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briffa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Briffa family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Briffa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Briffa families in 1920.
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Passenger Lists

There are 606 immigration records available for the last name Briffa. 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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There are 159 military records available for the last name Briffa. For the veterans among your Briffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briffa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Briffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Briffa in 1966 was 74, and 69 in 2003.

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