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Briwell Family History

Briwell 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: Bridwell, Browell, Brill, Briel, Bagwell, Birdwell, Boswell, Brunell

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Where is the Briwell family from?

You can see how Briwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briwell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Briwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Briwell families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Briwell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Briwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briwell 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 15 census records available for the last name Briwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briwell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Briwell. 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 Briwell. For the veterans among your Briwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briwell

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