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Brissette Family History

Brissette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Brisset a cognate of Brisson. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Brissette family from?

You can see how Brissette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brissette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brissette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 385 Brissette families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Brissette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brissette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brissette 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 Brissette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brissette. 20% of Brissette men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Brissette women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brissette were Carpenter and Music Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Winder
    10%
  • Music Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brissette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brissette 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brissette. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brissette. For the veterans among your Brissette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brissette lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Brissette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Brissette in 1950 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brissette 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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