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Brysk Family History

Brysk Name 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: Brisk, Bryk, Brys, Brock, Brick, Brush, Brust, Bruck, Bryan, Bras

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Where is the Brysk family from?

You can see how Brysk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brysk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brysk family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brysk's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Brysk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brysk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brysk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brysk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Brysk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brysk 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brysk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brysk. For the veterans among your Brysk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brysk lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Brysk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brysk in 1974 was 82, and 92 in 2000.

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