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Briske Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Brüske (see Brueske ). Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Brzeski and possibly also Brzyski . Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Briški (see Briski ). Compare Briskey 3 Briski 3 and Brisky

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


Similar surnames: Breske, Bruske, Riske, Bricker, Brickel, Briese, Brieske, Brisker

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Where is the Briske family from?

You can see how Briske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Briske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Briske families living in Wisconsin. This was about 85% of all the recorded Briske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Briske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Briske ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Briske. 100% of Briske men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briske 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Briske. 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 151 military records available for the last name Briske. For the veterans among your Briske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briske lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Briske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Briske in 1943 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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