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Brisendine Family History

Brisendine Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brissenden.

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


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Where is the Brisendine family from?

You can see how Brisendine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisendine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisendine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Brisendine families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brisendine's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Brisendine families in 1891.
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What did your Brisendine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brisendine. 24% of Brisendine men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Brisendine women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brisendine were Truck Driver and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Saleswoman
    14%

What Brisendine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brisendine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisendine 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Brisendine. 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 710 military records available for the last name Brisendine. For the veterans among your Brisendine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisendine lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brisendine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brisendine in 1958 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisendine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisendine 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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