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Briott Family History

Briott 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: Brott, Britt, Brett, Bott, Bratt, Britz, Bright, Tritt, Ritt, Arnott

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Where is the Briott family from?

You can see how Briott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Briott families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Briott families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Briott's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Briott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Briott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briott 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Briott. 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 3 military records available for the last name Briott. For the veterans among your Briott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briott lifespan?

Average Briott life expectancy in 1999 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briott 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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