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Briffett Family History

Briffett Surname Meaning

see Brevitt.

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


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Where is the Briffett family from?

You can see how Briffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briffett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Briffett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Briffett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Briffett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Briffett families in 1891.
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What did your Briffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Shipping Superintendent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Briffett. 43% of Briffett men worked as a Coal Shipping Superintendent and 79% of Briffett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briffett were Bricklayer and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Coal Shipping Superintendent
    43%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Work
    29%
  • Bricklayer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Daily Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Telephonist G P O
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briffett 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Briffett. 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 111 military records available for the last name Briffett. For the veterans among your Briffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briffett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Briffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Briffett in 1966 was 83, and 85 in 1997.

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