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Briz Family History

Briz 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: Britz, Brin, Broz, Kriz, Brim, Braz, Brix, Baiz, Bria, Bain

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Where is the Briz family from?

You can see how Briz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Briz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Briz family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Briz's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Briz families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Briz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briz. 34% of Briz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Briz women worked as a House Keeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Baker
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Briz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Briz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briz 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Briz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Briz. For the veterans among your Briz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Briz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Briz in 1962 was 49, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briz 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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