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Brisby Family History

Brisby Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost place called Brisby apparently in Castle Sowerby (Cumberland).

The placename has Old Norse bȳ ‘village settlement’ as the second element with an uncertain first element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brisby family from?

You can see how Brisby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Brisby families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brisby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brisby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisby 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 Brisby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brisby. 40% of Brisby men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Brisby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brisby were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brisby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisby 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Brisby. 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 487 military records available for the last name Brisby. For the veterans among your Brisby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisby lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brisby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brisby in 1955 was 51, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisby 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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