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Briven Family History

Briven 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: Brien, Briden, Biven, Bliven, Raven, Bien, Brice, Briel, Broten

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Where is the Briven family from?

You can see how Briven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Briven families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Briven's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Briven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Briven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briven 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Briven. 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 3 military records available for the last name Briven. For the veterans among your Briven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briven lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briven 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briven

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