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Brirer Family History

Brirer 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: Brier, Briner, Brimer, Bricker, Rider, Brice, Briel, Brewer, Bier

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Where is the Brirer family from?

You can see how Brirer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brirer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brirer families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Brirer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brirer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brirer 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 17 census records available for the last name Brirer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brirer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brirer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brirer. For the veterans among your Brirer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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