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Briola Family History

Briola 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: Priola, Ariola, Triola, Brilla, Brill, Priolo, Oriol, Briel, Viola

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Where is the Briola family from?

You can see how Briola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Briola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Briola families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Briola's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Briola families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Briola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briola. 34% of Briola men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

What Briola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Briola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briola 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Briola. 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 96 military records available for the last name Briola. For the veterans among your Briola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briola lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Briola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Briola in 1968 was 88, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briola 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.

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