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Briarly Family History

Briarly 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: Brierly, Bierly, Brierley, Bialy, Braly, Briar, Brearley, Brill

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Where is the Briarly family from?

You can see how Briarly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briarly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Briarly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Briarly families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Briarly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Briarly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briarly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Briarly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briarly 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Briarly. 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 59 military records available for the last name Briarly. For the veterans among your Briarly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briarly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Briarly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Briarly in 1966 was 79, and 64 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briarly 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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