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Brizel Family History

Brizel 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: Briel, Brazel, Brill, Brice, Brickel, Baize, Brier, Bramel, Biel

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Where is the Brizel family from?

You can see how Brizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brizel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brizel families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 5 Brizel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brizel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brizel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brizel 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 Brizel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brizel. 100% of Brizel women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Brizel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Brizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brizel 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Brizel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Brizel. For the veterans among your Brizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brizel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Brizel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brizel in 1968 was 40, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brizel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brizel 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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