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Brisach Family History

Brisach 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: Brach, Frisch, Risch, Krisch, Brosch, Britsch, Brasch, Brubach, Brich

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Where is the Brisach family from?

You can see how Brisach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brisach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Brisach families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brisach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brisach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisach 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 109 census records available for the last name Brisach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisach 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Brisach. 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 129 military records available for the last name Brisach. For the veterans among your Brisach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Brisach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brisach in 1967 was 65, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisach 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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