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Briella Family History

Briella 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: Brilla, Brill, Briel, Rella, Rinella, Bella, Biela, Barilla, Frisella

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Where is the Briella family from?

You can see how Briella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Briella family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Briella's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Briella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briella 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 27 census records available for the last name Briella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briella 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Briella. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Briella. For the veterans among your Briella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briella lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briella 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briella

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