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Brivet Family History

Brivet 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: Rivet, Privett, Brice, Briel, Bright, Brier, Brunet, Brines, Rives

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Where is the Brivet family from?

You can see how Brivet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brivet family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Brivet family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Brivet's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Brivet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brivet 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 10 census records available for the last name Brivet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brivet 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Brivet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brivet. For the veterans among your Brivet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brivet

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