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Brizell Family History

Brizell Surname Meaning

Apparently a variant of Brazil, of uncertain origin. In some instances, it may be a relationship name from an unrecorded Middle English personal name *Bricel, a diminutive form of Brice.

In others, it may be a variant of an unidentified locative name. Reduced forms of Bristol or of Bristnall (Hall) in Warley Wigorn (Worcs) might be possibilities, the latter being recorded in a surname as Brusenhull in 1299.

Some late bearers may belong at (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Brizell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brizell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brizell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Brizell families living in California. This was about 46% of all the recorded Brizell's in USA. California had the highest population of Brizell families in 1880.
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What did your Brizell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Transport Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brizell. 100% of Brizell men worked as a Transport Labourer and 100% of Brizell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Transport Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Brizell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brizell 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Brizell. 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 48 military records available for the last name Brizell. For the veterans among your Brizell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brizell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Brizell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brizell in 1964 was 80, and 26 in 2002.

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