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Brisham Family History

Brisham 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: Brigham, Grisham, Branham, Braham, Bridgham, Bradham, Basham, Isham

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Where is the Brisham family from?

You can see how Brisham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisham family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Brisham families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 12 Brisham families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brisham's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brisham families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Brisham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisham 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brisham. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brisham. For the veterans among your Brisham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brisham

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