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Brizes Family History

Brizes 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: Brines, Bries, Briles, Fries, Ries, Brice, Briel, Baines, Bines

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Where is the Brizes family from?

You can see how Brizes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brizes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brizes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brizes family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brizes's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Brizes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brizes 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 44 census records available for the last name Brizes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brizes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brizes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brizes. For the veterans among your Brizes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brizes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Brizes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brizes in 1967 was 84, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brizes 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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