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Brisard Family History

Brisard 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: Boilard, Brassard, Bossard, Bravard, Bussard, Grimard, Rivard

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Where is the Brisard family from?

You can see how Brisard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brisard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Brisard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brisard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brisard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisard 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 Brisard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brisard. 50% of Brisard men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Brisard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Brisard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisard 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Brisard. 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 117 military records available for the last name Brisard. For the veterans among your Brisard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Brisard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brisard in 1964 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisard 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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