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Briker Family History

Briker 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: Bricker, Brier, Braker, Briner, Brisker, Brimer, Brinker, Broker

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Where is the Briker family from?

You can see how Briker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Briker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Briker families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Briker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Briker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briker 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 438 census records available for the last name Briker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briker 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Briker. 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 17 military records available for the last name Briker. For the veterans among your Briker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briker lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Briker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Briker in 1980 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briker 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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