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Brisbie Family History

Brisbie 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: Brisbin, Frisbie, Briscoe, Brislin, Brisbane, Briske, Brisbois

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Where is the Brisbie family from?

You can see how Brisbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisbie family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brisbie family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brisbie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brisbie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisbie 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 Brisbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brisbie. 100% of Brisbie men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Brisbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisbie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brisbie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Brisbie. For the veterans among your Brisbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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