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Briedrick Family History

Briedrick 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: Friedrich, Fredrick, Bedrick, Brodrick, Broadrick, Diedrick, Reddick

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Where is the Briedrick family from?

You can see how Briedrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briedrick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Briedrick family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Briedrick's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Briedrick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briedrick 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 25 census records available for the last name Briedrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briedrick 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Briedrick. 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 1 military records available for the last name Briedrick. For the veterans among your Briedrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briedrick lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Briedrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Briedrick in 1977 was 44, and 86 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briedrick 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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