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Brisben Family History

Brisben 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: Brisbin, Brisbon, Brislin, Brissey, Brisbane, Baisden, Bissen

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Where is the Brisben family from?

You can see how Brisben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Brisben families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brisben's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brisben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisben 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 Brisben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brisben. 50% of Brisben men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Auditor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brisben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisben 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Brisben. 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 166 military records available for the last name Brisben. For the veterans among your Brisben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisben lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brisben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brisben in 1966 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisben 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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