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Brireley Family History

Brireley 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: Bireley, Brinkley, Brierley, Brindley, Brimley, Brickley, Brisley

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Where is the Brireley family from?

You can see how Brireley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brireley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brireley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brireley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brireley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Brireley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brireley 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 Brireley. 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 military records available for the last name Brireley. For the veterans among your Brireley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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