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Briarley Family History

Briarley 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: Brierley, Brearley, Barley, Braley, Bradley, Brinkley, Bramley

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Where is the Briarley family from?

You can see how Briarley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briarley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Briarley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Briarley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Briarley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Briarley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briarley 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 Briarley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Briarley. 100% of Briarley 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 465 census records available for the last name Briarley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briarley 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Briarley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Briarley. For the veterans among your Briarley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briarley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briarley

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