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Briscol Family History

Briscol 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, Bristol, Brisco, Driscoll, Bricco, Prisco, Bristow, Biscoe

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Where is the Briscol family from?

You can see how Briscol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briscol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Briscol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Briscol families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Briscol's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Briscol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briscol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Briscol ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Briscol. 84% of Briscol 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
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briscol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briscol 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Briscol. 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 124 military records available for the last name Briscol. For the veterans among your Briscol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briscol lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Briscol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Briscol in 1971 was 87, and 42 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briscol 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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