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Brisen Family History

Brisen 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: Boisen, Brien, Brison, Risen, Briseno, Briden, Bien, Brice, Eisen

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Where is the Brisen family from?

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

What did your Brisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brisen. 60% of Brisen 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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Brisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brisen 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Brisen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Brisen. For the veterans among your Brisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brisen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Brisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brisen in 1972 was 53, and 63 in 1992.

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