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Brizley Family History

Brizley 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: Brimley, Brisley, Briley, Brinley, Bailey, Ridley, Bromley, Braley

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Where is the Brizley family from?

You can see how Brizley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brizley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brizley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Brizley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Brizley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brizley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Brizley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brizley 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 immigration records available for the last name Brizley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brizley. For the veterans among your Brizley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brizley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brizley 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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