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Brislen Family History

Brislen Surname Meaning

from Ó Breisleáin see Breslin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brislen family from?

You can see how Brislen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brislen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brislen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Brislen family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brislen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Brislen families in 1851.
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What did your Brislen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brislen. 100% of Brislen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Brislen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brislen 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Brislen. 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 182 military records available for the last name Brislen. For the veterans among your Brislen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brislen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Brislen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brislen in 1973 was 60, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brislen 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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