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Brisboe Family History

Brisboe 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: Briscoe, Brisbon, Brisbane, Bristow, Biscoe, Briske, Fristoe

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Where is the Brisboe family from?

You can see how Brisboe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisboe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brisboe families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brisboe's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Brisboe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisboe 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 63 census records available for the last name Brisboe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisboe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brisboe. 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 30 military records available for the last name Brisboe. For the veterans among your Brisboe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisboe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brisboe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brisboe in 1965 was 85, and 28 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisboe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisboe 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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