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Brisac Family History

Brisac 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: Brian, Brignac, Brisk, Briske, Bradac, Brisky, Briar, Brison, Brisby

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Where is the Brisac family from?

You can see how Brisac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisac family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brisac families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Brisac families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brisac's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Brisac families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Brisac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisac 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Brisac. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brisac. For the veterans among your Brisac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisac lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1984, in the United States, Brisac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brisac in 1958 was 70, and 75 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisac 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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