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Brisinger Family History

Brisinger 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: Frisinger, Risinger, Brininger, Reisinger, Basinger, Ridinger

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Where is the Brisinger family from?

You can see how Brisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brisinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brisinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brisinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisinger 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 Brisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brisinger. 100% of Brisinger men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Brisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Brisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisinger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Brisinger. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brisinger. For the veterans among your Brisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisinger lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Brisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brisinger in 1979 was 83, and 82 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisinger 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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