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Bris Family History

Bris 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: Boris, Bras, Brus, Baris, Brin, Buis, Ris, Bois, Brim, Brisk

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Where is the Bris family from?

You can see how Bris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Bris families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bris's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bris 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 Bris ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bris. 100% of Bris men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Bris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Bris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bris 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 Bris. 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 107 military records available for the last name Bris. For the veterans among your Bris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bris lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Bris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bris in 1980 was 23, and 57 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bris 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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