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Briesmeister Family History

Briesmeister 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: Zinsmeister, Lesmeister, Bauermeister, Hagemeister, Burmeister

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Where is the Briesmeister family from?

You can see how Briesmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briesmeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Briesmeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Briesmeister family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Briesmeister's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Briesmeister families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Briesmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briesmeister 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Briesmeister. 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 42 military records available for the last name Briesmeister. For the veterans among your Briesmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briesmeister lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Briesmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Briesmeister in 1963 was 87, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briesmeister 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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