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Briney Family History

Briney Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire): perhaps a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place possibly in Worcestershire where the surname is frequent.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Briney family from?

You can see how Briney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Briney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Briney families living in Worcestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Briney's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Briney families in 1891.
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What did your Briney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Stockman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Briney. 50% of Briney men worked as a Farm Stockman and 78% of Briney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briney were Farm Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Stockman
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Briney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briney 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Briney. 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 Briney. For the veterans among your Briney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briney lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Briney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Briney in 1945 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briney 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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