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Briscott Family History

Briscott 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: Prescott, Briscoe, Arscott, Truscott, Trescott, Brisco, Brissett

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Where is the Briscott family from?

You can see how Briscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briscott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Briscott families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Briscott family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Briscott's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Briscott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briscott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Briscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briscott 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Briscott. 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 2 military records available for the last name Briscott. For the veterans among your Briscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briscott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briscott 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briscott

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