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Brieske Family History

Brieske Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from a place in Lusatia named Brieske.

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


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Where is the Brieske family from?

You can see how Brieske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brieske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brieske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Brieske families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brieske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brieske families in 1880.
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What did your Brieske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brieske. 30% of Brieske men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Brieske women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miller
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Brieske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Brieske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brieske 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Brieske. 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 327 military records available for the last name Brieske. For the veterans among your Brieske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brieske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brieske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brieske in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brieske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brieske 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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