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Briseno Family History

Briseno Surname Meaning

Spanish (Briseño): variant of Briceño (see Briceno).

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


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Where is the Briseno family from?

You can see how Briseno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briseno family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Briseno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Briseno families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Briseno's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Briseno families in 1891.
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What did your Briseno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briseno. 63% of Briseno men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Briseno women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briseno were Painter and Seamstress.

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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
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Seamstress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Briseno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briseno 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Briseno. 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 436 military records available for the last name Briseno. For the veterans among your Briseno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briseno lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Briseno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Briseno in 1957 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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