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Brisbois Family History

Brisbois Surname Meaning

French: variant of Brisebois and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Brisbois family from?

You can see how Brisbois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisbois family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisbois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Brisbois families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brisbois's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Brisbois families in 1891.
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What did your Brisbois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brisbois. 27% of Brisbois men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Brisbois women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brisbois were Carpenter and Servante.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Dressmaker
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Servante
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Brisbois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisbois 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Brisbois. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brisbois. For the veterans among your Brisbois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisbois lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brisbois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brisbois in 1953 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisbois

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisbois 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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