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Brisel Family History

Brisel 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: Briel, Brasel, Bisel, Beisel, Brill, Brice, Brassel, Brickel, Griesel

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Where is the Brisel family from?

You can see how Brisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Brisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Brisel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brisel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brisel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brisel. 50% of Brisel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brisel women worked as a Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Brisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Brisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Brisel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brisel. For the veterans among your Brisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Brisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brisel in 1967 was 89, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisel 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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