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Briskar Family History

Briskar 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: Brisker, Bricker, Brisk, Triska, Briske, Riska, Brinker, Kriska

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Where is the Briskar family from?

You can see how Briskar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briskar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Briskar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Briskar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Briskar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briskar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Briskar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briskar 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Briskar. 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 22 military records available for the last name Briskar. For the veterans among your Briskar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briskar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Briskar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Briskar in 1978 was 80, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briskar 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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