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Briler Family History

Briler 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: Brier, Bailer, Beiler, Briner, Brimer, Briles, Briley, Brill, Bailey

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Where is the Briler family from?

You can see how Briler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Briler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Briler family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Briler's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Briler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Briler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briler. 100% of Briler men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Briler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briler 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Briler. 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 8 military records available for the last name Briler. For the veterans among your Briler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briler 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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