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Briscot Family History

Briscot 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, Brisco, Bricco, Prisco, Bristow, Biscoe, Frisco, Brusco

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Where is the Briscot family from?

You can see how Briscot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briscot family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Briscot families living in Louisiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Briscot's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Briscot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briscot 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 59 census records available for the last name Briscot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briscot 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Briscot. 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 3 military records available for the last name Briscot. For the veterans among your Briscot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briscot lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Briscot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Briscot in 1978 was 94, and 83 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briscot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briscot 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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