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Brisch Family History

Brisch 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: Frisch, Risch, Krisch, Brosch, Britsch, Brasch, Brich, Baisch, Brisco

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Where is the Brisch family from?

You can see how Brisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brisch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brisch family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brisch's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Brisch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brisch. 35% of Brisch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brisch women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisch 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Brisch. 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 189 military records available for the last name Brisch. For the veterans among your Brisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisch lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Brisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brisch in 1960 was 59, and 66 in 2003.

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