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Briske Family History

Briske Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brüske (see Brueske).

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Brzeski and possibly also Brzyski.

Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Briški (see Briski).

Compare Briskey 3 Briski 3 and Brisky.

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


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Where is the Briske family from?

You can see how Briske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Briske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Briske families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Briske's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Briske families in 1891.
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What did your Briske ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Briske. 100% of Briske 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briske 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Briske. 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 151 military records available for the last name Briske. For the veterans among your Briske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briske lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Briske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Briske in 1943 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briske 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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