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Briffon Family History

Briffon 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: Griffon, Griffo, Brinton, Griffin, Brion, Brillon, Brinson, Brison

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Where is the Briffon family from?

You can see how Briffon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briffon family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Briffon family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Briffon's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Briffon families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Briffon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briffon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Briffon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Briffon. For the veterans among your Briffon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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