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Briars Family History

Briars Surname Meaning

see Briers and compare Brears.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Briars family from?

You can see how Briars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briars family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Briars families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Briars families living in Leicestershire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Briars's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Briars families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briars 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 Briars ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Briars. 56% of Briars men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Briars women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briars were Gardener and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Briars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briars 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Briars. 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 409 military records available for the last name Briars. For the veterans among your Briars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briars lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Briars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Briars in 1962 was 59, and 56 in 2003.

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