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Briefer Family History

Briefer 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: Brieger, Kiefer, Bricker, Bieler, Krieger, Brewer, Bieber, Breger

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Where is the Briefer family from?

You can see how Briefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Briefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Briefer family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Briefer's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Briefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briefer 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 Briefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Artist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briefer. 50% of Briefer men worked as an Artist. .

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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

  • Artist
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Briefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briefer 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Briefer. 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 129 military records available for the last name Briefer. For the veterans among your Briefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briefer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Briefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Briefer in 1962 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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