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Briere Surname Meaning

French (Brière): topographic name from a regional variant of Old French bruiere ‘heather’ (see Bruyere).

It can also be a habitational name from La Brière, the name of several places mainly in the northern part of France.

The term originates from the same word, reflecting the landscape characteristic of these regions.

As a surname, Brière may indicate ancestral ties to these areas, often associated with nature.

Thus, it encapsulates both geographical and botanical significance in its etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Briere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Briere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Briere families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Briere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Briere families in 1891.
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What did your Briere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Briere. 100% of Briere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Briere. 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 Briere. For the veterans among your Briere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briere lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Briere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Briere in 1954 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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