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Brieno Family History

Brieno 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: Briceno, Brien, Briseno, Bien, Brent, Prieto, Briel, Friend, Triano

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Where is the Brieno family from?

You can see how Brieno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brieno family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Brieno families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Brieno families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brieno's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brieno families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brieno 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 Brieno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brieno. 34% of Brieno men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Brieno women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brieno were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%

What Brieno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Brieno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brieno 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Brieno. 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 53 military records available for the last name Brieno. For the veterans among your Brieno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brieno lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brieno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brieno in 1962 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brieno 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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