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Brive Family History

Brive 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: Brice, Brine, Brave, Bride, Brite, Prive, Brill, Brick, Bridge, Grime

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Where is the Brive family from?

You can see how Brive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brive family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brive families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brive family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Brive's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brive families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brive 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 71 census records available for the last name Brive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brive 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brive. 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 Brive. For the veterans among your Brive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brive lifespan?

Average Brive life expectancy in 1973 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brive 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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