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Brioux Family History

Brioux 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: Rioux, Brion, Breaux, Friloux, Groux, Briody, Brix, Roux, Broun, Brox

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Where is the Brioux family from?

You can see how Brioux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brioux family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Brioux families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brioux's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brioux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brioux 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 Brioux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Lineman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brioux. 50% of Brioux men worked as a Lineman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Lineman
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Brioux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Brioux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brioux 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Brioux. 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 Brioux. For the veterans among your Brioux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brioux lifespan?

Average Brioux life expectancy in 1986 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brioux 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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