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Brisboy Family History

Brisboy 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: Brisby, Brisbon, Briscoe, Brissey, Frisby, Bristow, Risby, Brisbois

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Where is the Brisboy family from?

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

In 1940, Common Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brisboy. 100% of Brisboy men worked as a Common Laborer.

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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

  • Common Laborer
    100%

What Brisboy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Brisboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisboy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brisboy. 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 Brisboy. For the veterans among your Brisboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisboy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Brisboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Brisboy in 1970 was 91, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisboy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisboy 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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