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Brisker Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Briscoe . Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Brisk .

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


Similar surnames: Bricker, Brucker, Brisk, Briskey, Brickner, Bresler, Risher, Lisker

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Where is the Brisker family from?

You can see how Brisker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Brisker families living in Warwickshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Brisker's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Brisker families in 1891.
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What did your Brisker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder contractor (bricklayer) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brisker. 100% of Brisker men worked as a Builder contractor (bricklayer) and 100% of Brisker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Builder contractor (bricklayer)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brisker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisker 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Brisker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 251 military records available for the last name Brisker. For the veterans among your Brisker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisker lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brisker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brisker in 1952 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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