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Briihl Family History

Briihl 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: Brill, Briel, Bright, Biehl, Bruehl, Riehl, Bihl, Brich, Reihl, Bruhl

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Where is the Briihl family from?

You can see how Briihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briihl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Briihl family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Briihl's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Briihl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Briihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briihl 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Briihl. 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 2 military records available for the last name Briihl. For the veterans among your Briihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briihl lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Briihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Briihl in 1985 was 78, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briihl 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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