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Brisbone Family History

Brisbone 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: Brisbane, Brisbon, Briscoe, Brisbois, Brison, Frisone, Brisson

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Where is the Brisbone family from?

You can see how Brisbone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisbone family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisbone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Brisbone families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brisbone's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Brisbone families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisbone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Brisbone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brisbone. 100% of Brisbone men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brisbone women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Brisbone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Brisbone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisbone 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brisbone. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brisbone. For the veterans among your Brisbone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisbone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Brisbone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brisbone in 1963 was 31, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisbone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisbone 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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