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Briet Family History

Briet Name 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: Briel, Brier, Brief, Britt, Bries, Brien, Brint, Brill, Brett, Fries

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Where is the Briet family from?

You can see how Briet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Briet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Briet families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Briet's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Briet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Briet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briet. 47% of Briet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Briet women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Briet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briet 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Briet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 236 military records available for the last name Briet. For the veterans among your Briet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briet lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Briet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Briet in 1976 was 64, and 79 in 1993.

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