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Brisco Family History

Brisco Name Meaning

English: variant of Briscoe .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Briscoe, Brison, Bricco, Bristor, Rasco, Varisco, Crispo, Brasch

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Where is the Brisco family from?

You can see how Brisco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisco family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Brisco families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brisco's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brisco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brisco ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmers Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brisco. 60% of Brisco men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brisco women worked as a Farmers Wife. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    27%
  • Journalier
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Wife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Brisco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisco 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brisco. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Brisco. For the veterans among your Brisco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisco lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Brisco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brisco in 1948 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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