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Brislin Family History

Brislin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Breslin from Ó Breisleáin.

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


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Where is the Brislin family from?

You can see how Brislin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brislin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brislin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Brislin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brislin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Brislin families in 1891.
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What did your Brislin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brislin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brislin 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Brislin. 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 889 military records available for the last name Brislin. For the veterans among your Brislin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brislin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brislin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brislin in 1953 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brislin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brislin 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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