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Brisacher Family History

Brisacher 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: Bracher, Brubacher, Britcher, Risher, Bricker, Bacher, Richer

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Where is the Brisacher family from?

You can see how Brisacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brisacher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Brisacher family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Brisacher's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Brisacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisacher 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 112 census records available for the last name Brisacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisacher 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Brisacher. 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 21 military records available for the last name Brisacher. For the veterans among your Brisacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Brisacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brisacher in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisacher 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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