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Brihns Family History

Brihns 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: Brians, Bruhns, Brink, Brin, Prins, Brian, Brines, Brons, Brion

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Where is the Brihns family from?

You can see how Brihns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brihns family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brihns families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Brihns's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brihns families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Brihns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brihns 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brihns. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brihns. For the veterans among your Brihns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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