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Bri Family History

Bri 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: Bai, Brin, Ori, Bi, Bari, Bru, Brim, Bro, Buri, Bry

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Where is the Bri family from?

You can see how Bri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bri family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bri families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Bri family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bri's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bri families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bri 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 Bri ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bri. 100% of Bri women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bri 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Bri. 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 263 military records available for the last name Bri. For the veterans among your Bri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bri lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Bri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bri in 1985 was 65, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bri 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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