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Brioso Family History

Brioso Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from brioso ‘energetic spirited lively’. This surname is most common in the Dominican Republic and the Philippines.

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


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You can see how Brioso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brioso family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brioso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Brioso families living in Texas. This was about 24% of all the recorded Brioso's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Brioso families in 1920.
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What did your Brioso ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Brioso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brioso 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Brioso. 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 31 military records available for the last name Brioso. For the veterans among your Brioso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brioso lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Brioso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brioso in 1960 was 50, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brioso 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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