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Brisson Family History

Brisson Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Bris an old vernacular form of the Latin name Brictius (see Brice).

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


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Where is the Brisson family from?

You can see how Brisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Brisson families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brisson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brisson families in 1891.
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What did your Brisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brisson. 100% of Brisson 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 26,000 census records available for the last name Brisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brisson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Brisson. For the veterans among your Brisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Brisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brisson in 1951 was 26, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brisson 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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