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Brisbon Family History

Brisbon Surname Meaning

English (of Anglo-Norman origin): nickname meaning ‘break-bone’ from Old French brise(r) + Middle English bone (Old English bān).

It is attested in southern England since the 13th century.

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


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Where is the Brisbon family from?

You can see how Brisbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisbon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Brisbon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Brisbon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Brisbon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisbon 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 Brisbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brisbon. 45% of Brisbon men worked as a Laborer and 59% of Brisbon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brisbon were Truck Farmer and Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    59%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Brisbon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brisbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisbon 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Brisbon. 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 322 military records available for the last name Brisbon. For the veterans among your Brisbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisbon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brisbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brisbon in 1955 was 31, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisbon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisbon 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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