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Briscoll Family History

Briscoll 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: Driscoll, Briscoe, Bristol, Brisco, Brill, Bridwell, Bissell, Rishell

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Where is the Briscoll family from?

You can see how Briscoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briscoll family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Briscoll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Briscoll families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Briscoll's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Briscoll families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briscoll 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 Briscoll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briscoll. 35% of Briscoll men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Briscoll women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briscoll were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Watchman
    14%
  • Attendant
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Briscoll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Briscoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briscoll 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Briscoll. 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 97 military records available for the last name Briscoll. For the veterans among your Briscoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briscoll lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Briscoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Briscoll in 1973 was 60, and 18 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briscoll

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briscoll 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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