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Briant Family History

Briant Name Meaning

English: altered form of Bryant . Breton: variant of Briand .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brian, Brians, Bryant, Briand, Brint, Bryans, Brien, Brant, Bryan

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Where is the Briant family from?

You can see how Briant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Briant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 255 Briant families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Briant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Briant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Briant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Briant. 10% of Briant men worked as a Lorry Driver and 69% of Briant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briant were Bank Clerk and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    8%
  • Bank Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Briant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briant 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Briant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Briant. For the veterans among your Briant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briant lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Briant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Briant in 1943 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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