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Brisban Family History

Brisban 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: Brisbane, Brisbin, Brisbon, Bressan, Tristan, Brislin, Brian, Kristan

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Where is the Brisban family from?

You can see how Brisban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisban family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brisban family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brisban's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brisban families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisban 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 Brisban ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

What Brisban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Brisban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisban 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Brisban. 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 83 military records available for the last name Brisban. For the veterans among your Brisban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisban lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Brisban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brisban in 1981 was 52, and 42 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisban

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisban 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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