This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Briks family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Briks Family History

Briks 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: Bries, Brinks, Brill, Boris, Fries, Brick, Banks, Brake, Bliss, Biss

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Briks family from?

You can see how Briks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Briks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Briks families living in Texas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Briks's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Briks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Briks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briks. 100% of Briks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Briks women worked as a Waitress.

View Census Data for Briks | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Briks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Briks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briks census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Briks

Passenger Lists

There are 128 immigration records available for the last name Briks. 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.

View all Briks immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Briks. For the veterans among your Briks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Briks military records

You've only scratched the surface of Briks family history

Discover More

What is the average Briks lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Briks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Briks in 1964 was 58, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briks 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Briks family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial